Periodontal Disease Therapy: Comprehensive Treatment for Healthy Gums
We offer periodontal disease therapy to help combat this serious, degenerative condition. At AH Dentistry, we’ve provided dental care to people in and around Ann Arbor, MI, since 2006. If not treated, we warn our patients that this condition can lead to bone and tooth loss. Regular appointments with us and good oral healthcare can help prevent this gum disease. If you’re concerned about the health of your gums and teeth, schedule an appointment with us today.
Periodontal Disease Therapy: Recognizing Symptoms & Progression
We take periodontal disease, a.k.a. gum disease, very seriously because the condition can significantly affect your health. We tell our patients that the bacteria found in plaque cause this condition. This bacteria irritates and inflames the gum tissues, especially if you're not getting regular checkups with us. If you haven't had dental care lately and are concerned about periodontal disease, we recommend looking for these symptoms:
- Red, swollen, and/or bleeding gums
- Persistent bad breath
- Receding gums
- Loose teeth
- Changes in bite
- Pus between teeth and gums
- Tenderness or pain when chewing
We also need to warn you that periodontal disease works in stages. The first stage is called gingivitis, which we recognize when patients have swollen, tender, and red gums that bleed easily. Stage two is periodontitis, which occurs when we see the gum tissues receding from the teeth. Our staff warns patients that this allows bacteria to form inside the pockets created by this condition. If you're concerned about gum disease, contact us to schedule an appointment.
Experience Top-Rated Treatments for Gum Disease in Ann Arbor, MI
If you’ve developed periodontal disease and need treatment, we can help. Our goal is to eliminate bacteria, halt the disease’s progress, and encourage the growth of healthy gum tissues. The approach we take depends on the severity of your condition and your dental needs. Here are the top three ways we provide your periodontal disease therapy:
- Scaling and Root Planing: With this deep cleaning method, we remove plaque and tartar below your gum line to remove the buildup.
- Topical Antibiotics: We recommend mouth rinses or gels you put into the gum pockets to control bacteria.
- Oral antibiotics: Our owner, Dr. Alberto A. Herrero, can prescribe pills to fight infection. We typically recommend this for severe cases of gum disease.
We recommend that patients with severe gum disease see a periodontist. We know these dentists who specialize in periodontal therapy can help. Our patients receive various treatments, including flap surgery (pocket reduction surgery), bone grafting, and gum grafts. Whether we help you or refer you to a periodontist, it all starts when one of our dentists provides a thorough examination. We invite you to learn more about our team at AH Dentistry.
Periodontal Disease Therapy: Trust the Oral Health Experts at AH Dentistry
Periodontal disease is a critical matter, and we treat it with the seriousness it deserves. At AH Dentistry, we offer a variety of proven methods for treating gum disease. If your case is beyond our help, we’ll recommend you to a specialist with the solution. Whether our staff helps you or a periodontist, you’ll get the necessary gum disease treatment. Since time is of the essence, contact us online or call (734) 222-9140 to start your periodontal disease therapy.