Periodontal Disease

Gum Disease Treatment in Upper Arlington

treat gum disease in Hilliard and Upper ArlingtonPeriodontal disease, or gum disease, is a bacterial growth that can be destructive. It is caused by the buildup of plaque on the teeth, and eventually breaks down the tissues and bones surrounding the teeth.

Types of Gum Disease

The two main types of gum disease include gingivitis and periodontitis. If you have noticed swollen gums that bleed easily when you floss, you shouldn’t ignore them, because they are likely indicators of gingivitis.

Gingivitis is an early stage of periodontal disease that can lead to periodontitis. Periodontitis is a more aggressive form of gum disease, which decays tissues and wears down bone around the teeth. Periodontitis results in tooth loss, mouth pain, and bone collapse.

Signs and Symptoms of Periodontal Disease

diagnose periodontal disease Hilliard and Grandview HeightsIf you notice any of the warning signs of periodontal disease, give our Upper Arlington office a call to come in for an assessment.

Symptoms of periodontal disease include:

  • Bleeding gums, even if they bleed while brushing or flossing your teeth
  • Loose teeth or tooth loss
  • Spacing between the teeth
  • Persistent bad breath (halitosis)
  • Gum recession, or gums pulling back from the teeth
  • Discharge around the teeth and gums
  • Red and puffy gums
  • Tenderness in the gums or difficulty chewing
"I've been with Dr. Miely's office over 5 years. The hygienists are always very pleasant & thirough, providing good feed-back on oral health. My last visit, they noted a recession issue (without judgment or alarm) and gave a helpful periodontist referral. Dr. Miely really took his time with the recession factors and to diagnose a grinding issue, offering solutions with a retainer. They have good options for whitening, and are helpful and thorough explaining the process."
Fritz H., Patient

Gum Disease Treatment

We provide effective gum disease treatments so you can protect your smile. Some of the nonsurgical options we offer include:

  • Routine Teeth Cleanings | For some patients, gum disease is easily reversible with frequent routine cleanings. This gentle process can remove the tartar and plaque that may be too difficult for you to eliminate at home.
  • Deep Cleanings | For more advanced cases of gum disease, a scaling and root planing procedure (a deep cleaning procedure) may be useful. In this procedure, we remove the tartar and plaque from the teeth with a combination of electronic and manual scaling. We also clean the periodontal pockets to prevent the spread of gum disease.

Take Control of Periodontal Disease – Get Gum Disease Treatment in Upper Arlington!

If you’re experiencing tender gums or suspect that you may be suffering from gum disease, call, text, or email our office today. We work with patients all over the Upper Arlington area, including Hilliard and Grandview Heights. The earlier patients address periodontal disease the better!

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