Achieve Peak Periodontal Health with Gum Disease Treatment at Dr. Ban R. Barbat

Have you got swollen, bleeding gums? Or you’ve noticed your gum line pulling back from your teeth. The culprit could be periodontal disease or gum disease, as it’s commonly known. Gum disease is a common oral condition and the leading cause of tooth loss in America! So, if you suspect gum disease, take action immediately before it causes irreversible damage. 

Do you miss your healthy gums? Dr. Ban R. Barbat offers gum disease treatment in Shelby Township, Michigan, to ensure you enjoy a healthy, infection-free smile. Schedule an appointment today with Dr. Barbat and the team to recover your healthy gums. 

How does gum disease develop?

You’ll certainly develop gum disease if you don’t brush and floss your teeth. Insufficient oral hygiene causes plaque buildup—a mixture of saliva, harmful bacteria, and food debris—to accumulate on your teeth. Over time, the bacteria within plaque inflame the gums, causing gingivitis—the earliest form of gum disease. 

Some of the signs of gingivitis include:

  • Swollen gums
  • Redness
  • Bleeding, especially when brushing your teeth
  • Changes in gum texture
  • Tender gums

Gingivitis is reversible, so it’s essential to seek treatment to prevent the progression of the disease. However, if you fail to treat gingivitis, it advances to periodontitis—a more advanced, irreversible form of gum disease. At this stage, the infection “eats away” your periodontal ligaments, and your gums start pulling away (receding) from your teeth, causing deep periodontal pockets. Soon, the infection attacks the underlying bone, and your teeth become loose, eventually falling out! Worse yet, the infection can seep into the bloodstream, increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, respiratory problems, and other systemic issues. 

How does a Shelby Township dentist treat gum disease?

Dr. Barbat uses a conservative approach to manage gum disease. Gingivitis is reversible with regular dental cleanings and optimal at-home oral hygiene. If your gum disease is past the gingivitis stage but doesn’t need surgery, the dentist recommends deep teeth cleaning.

This non-surgical treatment uses two treatments: 

  • Scaling: Barbat uses special tools and skills to remove tartar and other unhealthy deposits from the deep periodontal pockets. The treatment takes more than one visit, and anesthesia is necessary to minimize pain during treatment.
  • Root planing: Barbat will polish your tooth roots to create a clean, healthy surface. Root planing promotes the reattachment of gums to your teeth.

Gum disease progresses at varying speeds depending on the individual but can escalate faster than expected. In some cases, the early stages of periodontal disease can advance within just a few weeks. So, when you suspect gum disease, don’t delay treatment. When left to thrive, it takes periodontal surgery, tissue grafting, and other invasive treatments to restore your health. 

Do you need gum disease treatment in Shelby Township?

Dr. Barbat and the team at Dr. Ban R. Barbat have helped countless patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. If you have gum disease, we will create a personalized treatment plan to get your periodontal health back on track—call (586) 551-7255 to schedule a no-obligation consultation with the office.Â