Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile. We provide comprehensive periodontal care to treat bleeding gums, remove deep tartar buildup, and protect the bone supporting your teeth.
Gum disease develops when plaque and tartar cause chronic inflammation around your teeth. While brushing and flossing at home are essential, they cannot remove hardened tartar once it forms beneath the gums. We provide targeted periodontal treatments to clear away this infection before it causes permanent bone loss. Consider scheduling a gum health exam with us if you notice:
We clean the visible surfaces of your teeth to maintain your oral health when your gums are generally healthy.
We carefully remove hardened tartar and infection from the roots deep beneath your gumline to halt active disease.
We remove and reshape unhealthy gum tissue to reduce deep pockets and make your teeth easier to clean at home.
We provide specialized, ongoing cleanings at specific regular intervals to prevent gum disease from returning after your initial treatment.
1. Evaluation and 3D Imaging We examine your gums for inflammation and recession while using our advanced digital imaging to see exactly what is happening to your supporting bone.
2. Periodontal Measurements We gently measure the spaces between your teeth and gums to identify deep pockets and establish a clear baseline for your current gum health.
3. Personalized Treatment Planning We sit down with you to explain our findings, show you exactly which areas are affected, and walk you through the appropriate treatment step by step.
4. Treatment and Aftercare We complete your deep cleaning or periodontal procedure comfortably in our office, and build a customized maintenance schedule to keep the infection from returning.
When Dr. Mohammad Hammoud plans your periodontal care, he relies on fully digital workflows and high-resolution 3D CBCT imaging rather than surface-level guesswork. This technology allows us to look past the surface of your gums and accurately measure your bone levels. We show you your own images and pocket measurements on the screen rather than reading numbers at you, and Dr. Hammoud and members of our team speak Arabic if that makes the conversation easier.
Gingivitis is an early form of gum inflammation that causes redness and bleeding. We can often reverse it with a professional cleaning and better home care. Periodontitis is an advanced infection that destroys the bone supporting your teeth and requires specialized deep cleaning to manage.
Yes. Scaling and root planing is the clinical term for a deep dental cleaning. Unlike a routine cleaning, we use this procedure to remove plaque and tartar located deep beneath your gumline and along your tooth roots.
Often, but not always. Bleeding gums are a major warning sign of gingivitis or periodontal disease. However, they can also happen because of aggressive brushing, changes in your flossing habits, or certain medications. We need to evaluate your mouth to tell you the exact cause.
We will not tell you a deep cleaning is completely painless, because that would not be honest. However, we completely numb your gums with local anesthesia before we begin so you stay comfortable. You should only feel pressure during the procedure, and it is normal to have some tenderness for a few days afterward.
Yes. Periodontal disease is a chronic condition that can easily become active again if plaque and tartar build back up. We will help you manage it long-term through a strict schedule of professional periodontal maintenance cleanings and improved daily home care.
This depends entirely on the severity of your buildup. We can treat some patients in a single visit, but we often divide the treatment into two appointments to keep you comfortable during the process.
If you are concerned about bleeding gums, gum recession, or persistent bad breath, request an appointment at our Dearborn office. We are here to help you restore your oral health.
Reviewed by Dr. Mohammad Hammoud, DMD – 313 Dental, Dearborn, MI
