While non-surgical periodontal treatment like scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) is a significant investment in your long-term health, many people still do have doubts. One of the prominent questions that the  periodontist in Abu Dhabi at Al Khaja Medical Center gets asked is this – “How do I know it worked? Is my gum disease under control?”

And no doubt, because periodontics  is a chronic condition that people are led to believe that can be managed and stabilized to an extent, but almost never really “cured” in the traditional sense. Successful long-term prognosis can happen when you can achieve and maintain a state of stabilization. Even then, non-surgical periodontics isn’t defined by a single moment but you have got that stable, healthy state if you are careful; it certainly does give long-term results.

The periodontist in Abu Dhabi will explain to you how to stabilize your gum disease, and what determines a positive long-term prognosis. They will equip you with the knowledge to preserve your smile for a lifetime.

Here is a belief that you probably have, and must do away with:

Once the periodontist in Abu Dhabi resolves and treats the active signs of infection—bleeding and swelling, don’t think that the problem is solved for good.No. In fact, reality requires clinical evidence that the destructive disease process has been contained. That clinical evidence is: checking for stabilization.

How Your Periodontist Checks for Stabilization:

Contrary to what you may believe, stabilization is not a feeling; it’s a follow-up assessment that is done 4–6 weeks after non-surgical treatment.

Here’s what your periodontist in Abu Dhabi will look during the assessment:

Whether there is bleeding in the gums – The periodontist would gently probe your gums, and if there is any sign of infection and inflammation, there would be bleeding.

Measuring the gum pocket –   Healthy gum pockets should measure $3\text{mm}$ or less. Deep pockets cause bone loss and bacteria harboring. If it has been stabilised, then it means the pockets have shrunk and become shallow, manageable depths.

 Whether the tooth is strong and firm – Post treatment, your tooth should stay strong in its socket, but this won’t happen if the  disease causes bone loss. This also indicates that the supporting tissues are no longer inflamed.

Maintenance is Mandatory Because The Bacteria Never Ceases To Acquire

True, the non-surgical procedure of scaling and root planing will remove calculus and bacteria below the gum line, but long term maintenance and care is necessary to keep it that way. Bacteria will always come back, and attempt to recolonize. You can’t let that happen, so you must follow a consistent, specialized maintenance program.

Make sure to visit the periodontist to prevent the disease from progressing again.The periodontist in Abu Dhabi will be able to access areas that cannot be reached by a regular toothbrush or floss. However, it is important to remember that healing is not the same for everyone. Diabetes, immunosuppression and some medications can affect healing.

 Visit Al Khaja Medical Center to check your prognosis and to know what kind of signs it is that you should be aware of.