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Dr Tariq Drabu on Periodontal Treatments
Dr Tariq Drabu is one of the youngest dentist to ever graduate in the United Kingdom and was a qualified dentist at the age of twenty one. He has worked in busy dental hospitals in the UK and Saudi Arabia and is now the owner of the successful Langley Dental Practice in Manchester.
Dr Tariq Drabu is a leading dentist and specialist oral surgeon. He is also the Clinical Lead Dentist for the Oral Surgery Clinical Assessment and Treatment Services at NHS Heywood Middleton and Rochdale and he mentors and tutors postgraduate dentists in oral surgery at the UCLAN Dental Clinic in Preston.
At Langley Dental Practice he offers two periodontal treatments to patients suffering from this severe gum disease. Periodontal disease is a form of bacterial gum disease which can result in serious oral and health problems in the long run.
There are two types of gum disease that everyone should be aware of. There is gingivitis, which is a mild form of gum disease, which causes inflammation, redness and discomfort. Many patients notice a problem when they find blood on their toothbrush after brushing.
If gingivitis is ignored, it can become periodontitis. Periodontitis causes pockets to form between the tooth and gum, which becomes a home of dangerous bacteria which eat away at the tooth structure. When this severe gum disease is ignored it can result in other health problems, including low weight babies in pregnant mothers.
Periodontal disease can be prevented, according to Dr Tariq Drabu. It is imperative that everyone follows a strict oral health routine at home to remove plaque and bacteria from the mouth. A good oral health routine includes regular brushing for two to three minutes each time with right before bed being the most important time of the day to brush. Everyone should also floss at least once a day to remove plaque from between teeth, which is an area that the toothbrush cannot reach.
In the event that your gums are bleeding when you brush, they look red, inflamed and may even be sensitive, then it’s imperative that you visit your dentist. Dr Tariq Drabu offers two treatment options for periodontal disease at Langley Dental Practice, in addition to a course of antibiotics to fight the infection.
The first course of treat net including scaling and polishing of the teeth. This is usually carried out by the dental hygienist. This treatment concentrates on removing the plaque and sticky tartar build up on the teeth. How often you have this treatment will be determined by the level of the gum disease that you have. If you have been diagnosed with bad periodontal disease, then you may have to go for a number of treatments over a period of time.
The other course of treatment offered by Dr Tariq Drabu includes root surface debridement. This particular treatment is carried out using a local anaesthetic to reduce the risk of you feeling any pain. This treatment is used to clan the gums and just under the gum line. This is usually done in conjunction with a course of antibiotics, which helps to fight the infection and kill off the dangerous bacteria before they cause any serious harm.
