Preventing Gum Disease

Fight Back Against Gum Disease with Our Mentor OH Dentist

At Erieview Dental, our Mentor OH dentists work together with countless patients utilizing a selection of dental treatments. In fact, our team, lead by Drs. Greenfield and Thomas, is dedicated to helping patients achieve better oral health and wellness. Using the latest technologies and most advanced techniques, our team helps patients with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease.

When we advise patients to brush and floss their teeth after every meal and visit our office at least twice a year, this is because we care for our patients’ smiles. We know that with proper attention, patients can avoid the development of conditions such as periodontal disease. Periodontal disease, which is referred to by some patients as gum disease, is a preventable condition that often develops due to poor oral health habits. By taking care of the smile, patients keep this from developing and maintain better health and wellness overall.

If periodontal disease does occur, it needs to be properly diagnosed before a treatment plan can be developed. Diagnosis is done right at our dental office and may be performed with a simple physical examination. Periodontal disease has several visible elements that may indicate a problem such as pockets between the gum tissue and the teeth, loose teeth, or red and swollen gums. Diagnosis also determines the stage at which the disease has reached.

Treatment varies depending on how severe the disease has become. The earlier stages may be resolved with a simple cleaning and antibiotic treatment, while more severe cases may require scaling and root planing and a long-term treatment plan with more regular check-ups and examinations.

It is important for patients to understand that periodontal disease cannot be reversed, only controlled. With the attention of our quality Mentor OH dentists, patients will achieve better oral health even after this condition has been diagnosed. Drs. Seth Greenfield and George Thomas of Erieview Dental are here to help! Contact us today at (440) 357-1222 and make an appointment to discuss prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease.