Nearly 65 million people in the United States are suffering from gum disease. That translates to about half of all adults 30 and older, according to the American Academy of Periodontology. The disease typically doesn’t cause pain until it’s in an advanced stage when much of the damage has already been done.
Gum disease is a serious oral problem that threatens your teeth, smile, and even general health. It is caused by millions of bacteria that release toxins into the bloodstream that leads to bone loss around teeth. A progressive problem, gum disease is the primary cause of tooth loss today and has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, and a number of other systemic conditions. Choosing a periodontist to treat this common yet serious oral condition provides your health, wellness, and quality of your smile the highest standard of care – and creates the best chance at saving your teeth from destructive gum disease. Our Dearborn Dentist and Brownstown Dentist are both highly qualified gum and bone health experts and have extensive knowledge and skill in diagnosing and treating all stages of gum disease. All Brite Dental offers effective solutions to treat and manage your gum disease to get you back to enjoying a healthy, happy smile.
In short – bacteria. When bacteria remain on the teeth, it can form plaque and tartar. When this substance becomes stuck in between the teeth and gums, it can lead to gum complications.
You can prevent periodontitis by taking simple steps that include brushing your teeth after meals, flossing on a daily basis, and rinsing your mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash once a day.
This will help remove bacteria and sugar from your teeth and gums before they turn into plaque. Eating a healthy diet that is low in sugar can also help to keep your gums healthy.
We will make a recommendation after examining your teeth and gums to determine what the source of the problem is and what should be done to address it. The treatment plan is dictated by the severity of the periodontitis.
The first step in addressing gum disease is to complete a deep cleaning.
By removing plaque and tartar from the teeth and gums, we can help patients start the healing process. Once the bacteria and plaque have been removed, the gums will start to heal naturally.
With this non-surgical gum disease treatment, we remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria from the root surfaces, below the gum line. The goal of scaling and root planing is to create clean, clear root surfaces to which gums can reattach, reducing the depths of periodontal pockets.
Once diagnosed with periodontal disease, periodontal maintenance therapy will be crucial to prevent your condition from worsening or causing additional complications for your oral and systemic health.
Periodontal maintenance occurs every three to four months and includes thorough below-the-gum cleanings and examinations.
These visits with our practice are vital to managing your gum disease and keeping harmful oral bacteria at bay before they have a chance to cause further damage in your mouth.
As periodontal experts, we are dedicated to helping you maintain and enjoy your newly established periodontal health following gum disease treatment with our team.
You can prevent periodontitis by taking simple steps that include brushing your teeth after meals, flossing on a daily basis and rinsing your mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash once a day. This will help to remove bacteria and sugar from your teeth and gums before they can turn into plaque. Eating a healthy diet that is low in sugar can also help to keep your gums healthy. At All Brite Dental, we also recommend having your teeth cleaned professionally at least twice a year so that we can remove plaque and tartar from hard to reach places. This will ensure that your gums remain healthy.
The front staff, dental hygienist, and dentist were all very nice and friendly. Excellent work, and the prices are very fair if you don't have insurance.
Nirmeen H CollierMy whole experience at the office was very very nice everyone was extremely helpful
Steven BonkowskiAlways great since day 1 of going here! Office staff is helpful and nice and the Dr is the best in the biz 🙂
Liz StevensI received my new crown today. Looks great and feels great. I love All Brite. Keep up the good work!
Debra O'ConnellFriendly receptionist. No waiting. Thorough exam. Full explanation of concerns and treatment options.
Laura ChampagneMy mouth felt so clean and refreshed after my first cleaning. Everyone was very friendly and professional from the dentist, the hygienist, and front staff. I felt very comfortable from beginning to end. Thanks!
Steven BayneBest Dentist and staff ever. I travel 80 miles for my dental work because he is the he best. His assistants are great and I love the clerical support staff.
Linda BresetteMy visit with All Brite Dental was great! Everyone was super friendly and the hygienist explained everything as it was happening and made sure I was comfortable throughout my cleaning.
Jamie OstrowskiCame in for a crown. Everyone always so welcoming here. Explanation of what was going to be done was clear and experienced pain free dentistry.
Teresa cookMy dental hygienist was very polite and professional. She took her time and I was very happy with the service. Albright dental is an amazing dental office I highly recommend it to anybody that wants an amazing dentist.
Rashid ChaudhryAwesome place for dental services!!
everett sollarsFirst time and had an amazing experience. Been a stranger to the dentist since Covid and they took care of me and especially love that the office is women ran . They know what they are doing and have great energy and smiles. Can’t wait to come back again ????????
jazmin huntKatherine was amazing.. Informative,kind,caring and professional. Even tho they are booked a couple days out we feel it will be worth the wait. Thanks again Kathrine ????
Romeo ValentinoI've been coming here for 10 years. Dr.Rafiq is a knowledgeable and amiable dentist, with pleasant and professional staff. Good enough that I still drive here after i moved further away!
Paula RedmondI'm so glad our family twitched years ago. A warm, inviting atmosphere and all the staff are professional, friendly and caring.
Jennifer MillerThe front desk is so wonderful and helping with all my dental need. Also the people in the back and the dentist. Thank you
Amy BartelHad a very good experience here. First had a cleaning that was on time (no extra wait time). The cleaning went well and they found some cavities (not good for me but no impact on the dentist office :)). Then after the cleaning the dentist came in to review the cleaners findings for the cavities and found an additional one. Then I set up an appointment for about a week later to get all the cavities taken care of. On the day of the appointment they called me and said they were running ahead of schedule and let me come in earlier. So not only no wait, I got in earlier and out earlier. During the filling of my cavities I had novocaine but it seemed like a nerve was still hit (could/probably was just me being nervous) but even so they still gave me some extra novocaine just in case. Overall the filling of 5 cavities was painless and they made sure my bite was not effected by the cavity fillings (for the larger one). I would definitely recommend them. My kids go there as well and they are very kid friendly. My son was on the no cavity list and he was put into a drawing and won a $50 gift card to Toys R Us.
Brad HooperI have been going to All Brite Dental for several years now. I have never had a bad experience with the staff or the Doctor. I enjoy sitting down in "the" chair and chatting with the technicians. The doctor is very pleasant and gets right to the root of the problem. No pun intended. She takes the time to get down to earth with her patients. I guess having a staff of females is just more neutering and makes me feel more comfortable there.
Thomas N SprakerPrompt, professional, kind employees. Good dentist for the entire family. Dr Rafiq might be little in stature but she's a caring attentive dentist.
Steve MakowskiFriendly, professional and fun staff! An outstanding experience!
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