Do your gums bleed when you brush? Are your gums sensitive to cold foods and drinks? Visit the dentist to treat bleeding gums and tooth sensitivity. Oftentimes, these symptoms can eventually lead to periodontitis.
Also known as gum disease, periodontitis is a bacterial infection that can recede gum tissue.
Dr. Michael Sesi offers periodontal disease treatment to patients in Clarkston, MI. Periodontal therapy is a restorative dental treatment that can reverse the effects of harmful bacteria on the smile.
Signs of Gum Disease in Clarkston, MI
Gum disease begins as gingivitis. Also known as gum inflammation, gingivitis can develop into gum disease over time as bacteria accumulate on the gums. Common symptoms of gingivitis and gum disease can include:
- Bleeding gums
- Gum pain or sensitivity
- Red or purple-tinged gum tissue
- Swollen or puffy gums
- Bad breath (halitosis)
- Receding gums
- Loose teeth
Contact our dental office if you notice any changes in your gum health. We will examine your smile and work with you to find the right treatment for your symptoms. Sometimes we can reverse early symptoms of gum disease if we catch it early.
Treating Gum Disease
Our dental hygienists offer deep cleaning treatments that fight gum disease. While a good at-home oral hygiene routine is key to preventing gum disease, regular cleanings also help remove bacteria from hard-to-reach areas. We have access to small, specialized dental tools that allow us to reach these areas and thoroughly clean the teeth and gums.
Our hygienists can perform scaling and root planing treatments to remove plaque and tartar from the mouth. Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that hardens to form tartar. Scaling removes plaque on and below the gums, while root planing smooths down the tooth roots.
We can also refer patients to specialists if they have severe gum recession or gum damage. During gum surgery, dentists remove infected gum tissue and can graft healthy tissue.
Request a Dental Appointment
Do you have sensitive gums? Have you noticed bleeding when you brush or floss your teeth? Contact our office for treatment at 248-985-2906 or schedule your next dental visit on our website.