If you’ve been diagnosed with periodontal disease (aka. gum disease) Dr. Reema Ajluni, Dr. Zainab Afzal, & Dr. Lauren Attiq will create a personalized plan to treat and manage your symptoms. The longer you go without treatment, the greater the likelihood that your symptoms will diminish your smile. With gum disease treatment you can minimize existing and ongoing symptoms.
This bacterial infection is the leading cause of tooth loss and receding gumlines. In addition to preserving your smile, untreated plaque and tartar buildup release bacteria in your bloodstream. This increases your risk of potentially devastating whole-body health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and more.
The team at Mission Point Dental Wellness Associates in Southfield will create a plan to optimize your oral health and whole-body health!
SCALING & ROOT PLANING
This ultra-deep teeth clean removes plaque and tartar from below the gum line.
PERIO PROTECT
These medicated trays are worn 15 minutes a day to minimize active infections.
MANAGEMENT PLAN
We’ll personalize your at-home oral hygiene to treat and manage your symptoms.
With a personalized periodontal treatment plan, you drastically reduce tooth loss and the need for gum surgery!
Non-Surgical Gum Disease Treatment in Southfield
Innovative advances in oral care drastically reduce the need for periodontal surgery! To treat and manage your symptoms, you’ll need to schedule an exam and teeth cleaning every 3 to 4 months. A meticulous deep clean keeps bacteria-causing plaque and tartar buildup to a minimum.
Mission Point Dental Wellness Associates personalizes your gum disease treatment to your unique oral health needs. This often includes a non-surgical ultra-deep cleaning, referred to as scaling and root planing. Standard teeth cleaning removes visible plaque and tartar. Scaling and planing removes plaque and tartar below the gumline.
If we catch your symptoms early on, deep cleaning combined with elevated at-home oral hygiene may be enough to resolve your symptoms.
If your symptoms have progressed from gingivitis to periodontal disease, you’ll need to continue with deep cleaning every 3 to 4 months. Waiting 6 months between cleanings is often the difference between maintaining your progress and escalating symptoms that lead to tooth loss and receding gums.
Educating you on improved oral care is also part of your personalized treatment plan. Investing just a few minutes more per day in your oral hygiene can maintain your brilliant smile!
Common Signs of Periodontal Disease
Don’t delay in scheduling your appointment if you are experiencing any of the symptoms below:
Chronic bad breath
Bleeding gums
Red or purple gums
Swollen or tender gums
Shiny gums
Mouth sores
Loose teeth
Tooth loss
Receding gum line
Bad taste in the mouth
Pain when brushing teeth
Pain when eating
Gum disease is a preventable disease! If you aren’t experiencing the symptoms, keep it that way with a dental checkup every 6 months!
Gum Disease Maintenance in Southfield
Once we get your symptoms under control, we’ll personalize your gum disease treatment plan. Your treatment plan will be unique to you but will include thorough dental cleanings, gum health evaluations, and measuring the depth of your gum pockets.
You may be tempted to skip your quarterly appointment if your symptoms haven’t returned but seeing you every 3 to 4 months is what keeps your symptoms at bay. We’ll work together to prevent further damage to your teeth and gums.
We want to see you keep your natural teeth and vibrant smile!
If we catch gingivitis early enough, we may be able to permanently reverse your symptoms.
Either way, we’ll need to educate you on how to improve and revise your oral hygiene. This is essential for ensuring gingivitis doesn’t return and that it doesn’t progress into periodontal disease.
Yes, it is! Poor oral hygiene is the top cause of periodontal disease. In turn, a top cause of tooth loss. So, don’t skip your bi-annual teeth cleaning and exam.
Other factors that increase your risk of developing this disease include:
I had such a great experience at this office! Everyone was incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming from start to finish. The staff made me feel very comfortable and took the time to explain everything clearly.
Had a wonderful visit. From start to finish! Best staff in any office ever. The dentist is the best!! She is highly skilled. But also kind. Love going !! B
My experience with Mission Point Dental Wellness always positive. I had implant surgery and because my mouth opening is small it's hard for me to open wide. Dr Remi Ajluni was extremely patient and gentle. I love the entire staff and my entire family has been coming here for years.
I’ve been coming here since I was a kid. The quality of the care is extremely high - everyone I interact with from front door, to hygienist, to dentist is a delight. So professional and caring.
Mission Point Dental was recommended by my Physician. The staff are most professional and courteous. The care given is the best that I have ever had and the office has a warm and welcoming environment. Open treatment rooms with lots of windows immediately puts one at ease. Highly recommended!
Whenever I go to my dentist office, I have a pleasant experience. The hygienist and dentist along with her assistant always ensure that you are comfortable. If there is pain, they will explain prior to and explain why which makes it bearable. The entire team is courteous and sensitive to your needs.
Very patient, knowledgeable and helpful. From the kind receptionist, amazing Lisa and Dr. Ajluni.<br><br>Highly recommend for any dental services needs.
Today, was my first cleaning at this practice. Erica, was my hygienist and is very nice. She explained everything prior to doing anything and asked if I had any concerns. I will continue to see her and the clinic.
Always feel good when I leave. Going I feel nervous. As soon as I walk in the office that all changes the staff welcomes you with smiles and a ease that is so nice. The doctors listen and have so much empathy and knowledge.
The staff were warm and welcoming. They catered to my "Dentalphobia" and made it an (almost)pleasant experience. No I'm just kidding! I just don't like the dental tools and stuff. Wonderful people! I even hugged the amazing Amy 😘💜
I have had the pleasure of having Lisa as my hygienist a number of times now and she goes above & beyond to make the entire experience painless! Everyone at Mission Pointe is professional, buttoned-up and friendly from the dentists to the front desk.<br>I would highly recommend.
I absolutely love this dental office. They make sure you are comfortable before any work begins and informs you of what is going on every step of the way. They are a 5 star plus establishment! Everyone there treats the patients with the upmost respect! Thank you Mission Point Dental!
This was my first visit with the office and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Took the time to explain the procedures being completed and I felt comfortable and relaxed through the whole visit, from check-in to check-out.
I had an amazing experience at this office. The staff was very welcoming, knowledgeable and did an exceptional job tending to my oral health. I left feeling excited about my next visit.
Omg! This place is amazing. Very friendly and helpful. And made the process so easy. Thank you doctor ajluni and thank you Jenn for the amazing help and welcoming energy.
I always have high anxiety when I walk into the Dentist office, my experience here made me feel more at ease than any prior office I have Ever been treated in....Thank you Dawn and Erika
After looking for a new dentist, I was recommended to Mission Point and after my recent appointment this will definitely be my new dental office. The entire staff was friendly and handled everything with care. My actual doctor was very thorough and informative. She notified me of a few things that previously dentist didn’t go over. I would 100% recommend this company.
Excellent staff, very professional, and up to date on newest equipment and products. As the staff has changed over the years their practice has always been the best. Have referred freind's and family to this practice. (Best staff Amy and Lori and the past greatest employees Barb and Nyla miss you.
I had the best dental experience at Misssion Point! Everyone was patient and gentle when it came to handling the tools/drills. They are very professional; thorough in explaining any issues or just general dental health. I would recommend to anyone and I'm looking forward to coming back ❤
Super easy appointment. They got me in for my cleaning within 2 minutes of walking in the door and they got me out asap. Will be back. Best dentist around!
