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.
My 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 OstrowskiDr Rafiq always explains what he's doing and why. He makes sure that I am comfortable and satisfied with what he's doing. Dr Rafiq is very skilled in performing dental procedures, such as laser procedures, fillings & crowns. I have been his patient since he opened his practice. Amber, the hygienist, performs "painless" teeth cleanings, which ensures you always keep your appointments, to prevent future problems from occurring. During cleanings, Dr Rafiq always stops in to greet you, perform an exam and expalins any dental problem options. The business office always explain any costs associate with any procedure and follow up with your insurance company to minimize you out of pocket costs. The entire staff @ All Bright Dental treats you like family!
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Naeem BhattiMichelle was awesome. Thank you for a great cleaning!
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Laura ChampagneMy dentist is amazing
Marlo SimmonsExcellent care there. I have been going there probably 15 years and won't go anywhere else
Dana BarlageExcellent, friendly and knowledgeable office staff. Dentist very understanding and reassuring of fears. Quick, gentle and thorough dental assistant. Accommodating. Great overall experience. Thank you!!
Michelle JusticeI absolutely love this place! All of the staff and I do mean ALL of the staff are welcoming, friendly, and professional. My entire family has been going here for years and we always have a great experience. There’s never a long wait and they get you in and out. Clean place, nice environment and they’re awesome with children as well! So glad to be apart of the All Brite family!
Carmen JacksonPrompt, professional, kind employees. Good dentist for the entire family. Dr Rafiq might be little in stature but she's a caring attentive dentist.
Steve MakowskiKristen was very gentle with my cleaning. Ty for helping me take care of my teeth.
Pat TThe staff is very friendly and remembers small details about our conversations from the checkup I’ve had six months before with them. I can say I am not worried about cleanliness and I normally don’t have to worry about spending a whole day there. Last checkup I had my mom and I got the details about what time my appointment was mixed up, so I ended up about to be thirty minutes late. They were still fine with taking care of me. They were nice about it and everything.
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Jennifer MillerSo far, each time I've visited, and only being a member for a little over a year, I can say that my visits have been nothing less than astonishing and wonderful. From the warm and welcoming staff to Dr. Rafiq herself. I would recommend All Brite to anyone who needs to visit a dentist.
Melvin AlexanderAfter my dentist retired I was nervous about finding a new one, but finally after a few years I picked All Brite Dental due to all the great reviews, and I'm glad I did! Dr. Rafiq and all of the staff are awesome. Super helpful and friendly. So far I've had a cleaning and gotten some fillings. Both were completely painless! Definitely would recommend.
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