I've been seeing a hygienist three times a year since 2002 at my periodontists surgery. I'm fully invested in maintaining a strict cleaning regime as I dearly want to hold onto my teeth.
My dentist and periodontist are always happy with my efforts......however, my hygienist always pushes me further to improve my cleaning regime in particular areas of my mouth.
Saw her on Tue this week and she said my efforts were perfect and there's nothing more she can advise, just keep going with my current routine.
I'm really invested (which she said most of her patients aren't) my mouth is really stable no issues.
Would love to hear from other people on how you feel about having periodontal issues, it's a pain in terms of time needed to clean your teeth but it's with me for life!
How do you feel and how do you cope?