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.

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Gum Disease Affects Your Teeth, Smile And General Health

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.

What causes gum disease?

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.

How is it treated?

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.

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Scaling And Root Planning Therapy

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.

Periodontal Maintenance Therapy

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.

FAQs – Periodontics

You may have gum disease if your gums are red, swollen or bleeding. It is natural for this to happen from time to time after eating something that irritates your gums or brushing too aggressively. However, if this happens on a regular basis then you may have some type of gum disease. Another symptom is bad breath, loose teeth, pain while chewing, sensitive teeth or teeth that appear longer. If you live in the Dearborn area, we can examine your gums and let you know what the source of your problem is.
At All Brite Dental, there are several ways that we treat gum disease. 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 often dictated by the severity of the periodontitis. We recommend that patients look for the signs of gum disease and schedule an appointment immediately so that the least invasive procedure can be used to correct the problem. Once the disease has progressed too far, more significant procedures may be necessary to heal the gums. At times, this can involve surgery.

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.

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DEARBORN DENTAL CLINIC REVIEWS

  • AMAZING experience at All Brite. So happy I made the switch. Dr. Rafiq is very thorough and caring and fun! He caught 5 cavities that were recently missed by my other dentist. He offered me valuable feedback on how to improve my oral health and manage my grinding. The staff are also all extremely pleasant and easy to work with. Highly recommend!!

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    September 14, 2024
  • Very professional from the receptionist ,hygienist and the doctor. Would recommend this facility to all my family and friends. The best experience I ever had from a dentist office.

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    September 7, 2024
  • Absolutely great place to go! They were thorough and super friendly and co-pays were the lowest of any dentist office i can remember going to. It's a smaller dentistry and located on first floor of Business Suites, but it had a more personable feeling than just another patient. I'd highly recommend going here.

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    March 28, 2024
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    April 28, 2024
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    April 28, 2024
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    September 24, 2024
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    September 14, 2024
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    September 7, 2024
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    April 28, 2024
  • Came in for a crown. Everyone always so welcoming here. Explanation of what was going to be done was clear and experienced pain free dentistry.

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    April 28, 2024

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  • Katherine 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 ????

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    September 28, 2023
  • All I can say is AMAZING! I just switched over to this dentist office and they have been so attentive and kind. On my first appointment everyone made me feel so welcome and the doctor spent over an hour with me just to get to me and explain what my xrays. Today I had a slight mishap and lost a filling. They were able to squeeze me in immediately and took care of me as if I were their only patient. Front receptionists and assistants are also super friendly. All around great place!

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    September 28, 2021
  • Lovely place. The dentist worked quick and was very friendly.

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    August 28, 2024
  • My first visit to Dr. Rafiq's office was for an emergency visit. They fit me in their schedule the same day and treated me as if I had gone there for many years. The staff was very friendly. Dr. Rafiq was very kind and gentle. My husband and children will be going to this office now as well. I would highly recommend this dentist office!!

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    September 28, 2012
  • Nick & I have been with Dr. Rafiq since she took over the practice. Dr. Rafiq and her staff are very professional and great at their jobs. We have had root canals, crowns and fillings painlessly. Shannon does a great job cleaning teeth.

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    September 28, 2014
  • Awsome personality from staff, good job explaining procedures, and some pretty ladys????

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    August 28, 2024
  • Always enjoy going to All Brite Dental. Katherine always make you feel welcome and special and Shannon is the best hygenist. She is caring, understanding and concerned about her patients. Dr. Rafiq is so kind and always make you feel like you are in good hands. Wonderful experience every time!

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    September 28, 2017
  • First 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 ????????

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    September 14, 2024
  • I had to find another dentist a few years back now, I was very concern about moving because I had been with my old dentist for over 20 years. To my wonderful surprise Dr Rafiq was so nice as well as very good . I felt comfortable from the beginning with her and the staff. Everyone is pleasant and very professional, I am truly happy with my decision to reach out to All Bright Dental.

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    September 28, 2015
  • Very friendly and professional staff!

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    August 28, 2024