Periodontist in Mount Vernon, WA Offers Non-Surgical Treatment for Gum Disease

    MOUNT VERNON, WA, April 06, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Early gum disease is referred to as gingivitis, but as it progresses it can lead to periodontitis. In general, long-term exposure to plaque, the sticky but colorless film on teeth that forms after eating or sleeping, cause gum disease. Dr. Harbinder Bal, periodontist in Mount Vernon, WA, is dedicated to treating gum disease in Burlington with the availability of non-surgical treatments.

Depending on the severity of a patient's gum disease, an initial stage of treatment for gum disease usually includes a thorough cleaning that may include scaling or root planing. Root planing and scaling is one of the most effective ways to treat gum disease before it becomes severe. This non-surgical procedure offered by Dr. Bal, Burlington periodontist, cleans between the gums and the teeth down to the roots-it is a deep cleaning. Dr. Bal may need to use a local anesthetic to numb the gums and the roots of the teeth to eliminate any discomfort a patient might feel.

"Gum disease is a serious dental condition that should not be ignored. When gum disease is diagnosed we hope to catch it in its earliest stages so that we can provide successful treatment. With scaling and root planing, I can successfully clean the teeth and gums to eliminate the harmful bacteria so my patients can leave with a healthy, confident smile," said Dr. Harbinder Bal, periodontist in Burlington.

Burlington gum disease treatment with scaling and root planing is highly recommended. The objective of this non-surgical procedure is to remove etiologic agents such as dental plaque and tartar, which cause gingival inflammation and disease. Dr. Bal uses scaling and root planing as a stand-alone non-surgical treatment or preventative measure, or even as an adjunct to gum surgery in Burlington. He will typically perform this procedure on cases of gingivitis and earlier forms of periodontal disease when used in a non-surgical application.

Patients who maintain good dental care after the procedure will experience the elimination of the progression of gum disease. Additionally, a patient's gums will heal and become firm and pink again. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, patients can visit the website for Dr. Harbinder Bal, Mount Vernon periodontist, at http://www.mountvernonperio.com.

About Dr. Harbinder Bal: Dr. Harbinder Bal, periodontist in Burlington, has been practicing at his current location in Skagit Valley since 2008. His practice provides a variety of services including gum surgery, dental implants and extractions in Burlington, among others. Dr. Bal participates in many hours of continuing education programs each year in order to ensure that he is able to provide the most up to date and effective service to his patients in Mount Vernon and Burlington. He is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology.

Media Contact:
Dr. Harbinder Bal
[email protected]
2210 Kulshan View Drive
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 424-5175
http://www.mountvernonperio.com

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