Periodontal maintenance in Miami

by Dr. Osniel Santamarina & Dra. Yaniris Rodriguez

Long-Term Gum Health Support Near FIU

If you have previously been treated for gum disease and are searching for periodontal maintenance in Miami, You & Us Dental Studio provides structured, ongoing care designed to prevent recurrence and protect your long-term oral health.

Located at 400 SW 107 Ave, Suite 138, Miami, FL, near FIU, we serve patients from West Miami, Doral, Kendall, and surrounding areas.

Dr. Osniel Santamarina and Dr. Yaniris Rodriguez emphasize consistency, detailed monitoring, and personalized hygiene guidance as the foundation of periodontal stability.

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What is periodontal maintenance?

Periodontal maintenance is a specialized cleaning performed after active periodontal treatment (such as Scaling and Root Planing).

Unlike a regular prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance focuses on:

  • Monitoring pocket depths
  • Removing bacterial buildup below the gumline
  • Controlling inflammation
  • Preventing reinfection
  • Preserving bone support

Patients with a history of gum disease typically require maintenance visits every 3–4 months, depending on their condition.

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Why is periodontal maintenance necessary?

Gum disease is a chronic condition.

Even after successful deep cleaning, harmful bacteria can repopulate beneath the gums.

Maintenance is necessary to:

  • Prevent recurrence of infection
  • Control bacterial growth
  • Monitor bone stability
  • Protect teeth from mobility
  • Protect implants and restorations

Without maintenance, periodontal disease can silently progress again.

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Consequences of not following periodontal maintenance

Skipping periodontal maintenance can lead to:

  • Recurrence of gum infection
  • Progressive bone loss
  • Deepening of periodontal pockets
  • Gum recession
  • Tooth mobility
  • Tooth loss
  • Increased risk of implant failure
  • More complex surgical procedures

Because gum disease often progresses without pain, regular monitoring is critical.

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Why choose you & US dental studio for periodontal maintenance?

Patients choose Dr. Santamarina and Dr. Rodriguez because we provide:

  • Detailed periodontal re-evaluations
  • Precise pocket measurements
  • Advanced digital diagnostics
  • Thorough subgingival cleaning
  • Modern and completely new equipment
  • Personalized hygiene instruction
  • Long-term prevention planning
  • Clean, state-of-the-art environment
  • Bilingual communication
  • Convenient location near FIU
  • 400 SW 107 Ave Suite 138

At You & Us Dental Studio, we believe hygiene is the first step to maintaining everything else in the mouth.

Healthy gums are not a one-time treatment — they require consistent care.

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