Periodontics - Farmington Hills, MI
Advanced Periodontal Care for Stronger Gums and a Healthier Smile
What Is Gum Disease?
Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, often begins with early signs like tenderness or bleeding when brushing or flossing. This occurs as plaque builds up on your teeth, causing your gums to become sensitive and possibly recede. If left untreated, gum disease can weaken the structures that support your teeth, leading to tooth and bone loss.
Beyond its effects on oral health, periodontal disease has been linked to systemic issues like heart disease and diabetes. With a passion and dedication to addressing gum disease and creating a healthier smile, Dr. Omar El-Banhawy is dedicated to providing expert care to protect your smile and overall health.
The Signs and Symptoms of Gum Disease
- Bleeding, tender, or swollen gums
- Persistent bad breath
- Shifting or loose teeth
- Receding gums
- Toothaches
The Periodontist You Can Trust for Comprehensive Periodontal Disease Solutions
Dr. El-Banhawy is a highly respected periodontist focused on the health of the tissues that support your teeth and dental implants. With his extensive expertise in dental implants, he is uniquely equipped to help you achieve optimal dental health.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, and a Fellow and Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, highlighting his commitment to excellence in his field.
“Periodontists are experts in diagnosing and treating all disorders and diseases of the supporting structures of the teeth, as well as periodontal medicine and dental implant tooth replacement systems. I specialize in surgical periodontics, oral medicine, periodontal plastic surgery, bone augmentation procedures, and implantology. We offer Michigan’s most convenient, precise, comfortable, reliable, and aesthetically pleasing Periodontal Dentistry solution.”
Expert Periodontal Treatments to Protect and Strengthen Your Smile
Scaling and Root Planing
Scaling and root planing is a comprehensive dental cleaning procedure for gum disease. This treatment utilizes a laser to efficiently remove plaque and tartar from the tooth surface and gum pockets, effectively eradicating harmful bacteria and toxins. Scaling and root planing treatments are regarded as secure and minimally invasive methods for successfully controlling periodontal disease.
Bone Regeneration
When advanced gum disease has caused significant loss of bone and tissue around the teeth, we offer regenerative treatment to rebuild and restore those areas. This procedure begins by carefully lifting the gum tissue to access and thoroughly clean out harmful bacteria, plaque, and tartar. Based on your condition, we may perform a bone graft to promote new bone growth or apply biologic proteins that stimulate your body’s natural healing and tissue regeneration, helping to reverse the damage caused by periodontal disease and support long-term oral health.
Crown Lengthening
Gum infection can lead to gum recession, which exposes more of the tooth roots and can cause teeth to appear longer and become sensitive to hot or cold stimuli. The exposed roots are more susceptible to damage from bacteria, plaque, and tartar.
In a soft-tissue graft, or crown lengthening procedure, tissue from the roof of your mouth or another source is carefully sewn onto the gum area, covering the exposed roots and restoring the gum line to its healthy position. This procedure not only addresses functional concerns but can also enhance the appearance of your smile.