Gums that bleed during brushing or flossing
The examination helps determine whether this concern belongs to this treatment or needs a different dental or medical approach.
PERIODONTAL CARE · BURBANK, CA
Gum Disease Treatment in Burbank, CA
Bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, recession and tenderness can be signs that the tissue supporting your teeth needs attention. A gum evaluation helps separate mild inflammation from periodontal disease that needs more focused care.
2800 W Magnolia Blvd, BurbankOpen daily · 8 AM–6 PM
Dr. Liyan MassabandDMD · MPH
Burbank practice2800 W Magnolia Blvd
Direct office access(818) 846-9041
Daily office hours8 AM–6 PM
START WITH WHAT YOU ARE NOTICING
Schedule a gum evaluation if you notice
You do not need to know the diagnosis before you call. These are reasons to arrange an evaluation so the underlying cause and the most appropriate next step can be discussed.
Red, swollen or tender gums
The examination helps determine whether this concern belongs to this treatment or needs a different dental or medical approach.
Persistent bad breath or a bad taste
The examination helps determine whether this concern belongs to this treatment or needs a different dental or medical approach.
Gum recession or teeth that appear longer
The examination helps determine whether this concern belongs to this treatment or needs a different dental or medical approach.
Loose or shifting teeth or a change in your bite
The examination helps determine whether this concern belongs to this treatment or needs a different dental or medical approach.
A history of gum disease that needs periodontal maintenance
The examination helps determine whether this concern belongs to this treatment or needs a different dental or medical approach.
A CLOSER LOOK
Treat the cause below the gumline, not just the bleeding you can see.
Gum disease can begin quietly. Gingivitis may show up as bleeding or puffy gums, while periodontitis can create deeper spaces around the teeth and affect the bone that supports them. Because pain is not always an early symptom, gum measurements and a clinical examination matter more than waiting for discomfort.
At Magnolia Dentistry in Burbank, the first step is to understand the stage of the problem. Early inflammation may improve with professional cleaning and better home care. Periodontal disease may need scaling and root planing, closer maintenance and, when the condition is more complex, discussion of additional periodontal care or referral.
TREATMENT CONSIDERATIONS
Understand what changes the recommendation.
A useful treatment page should explain not only what can be done, but why one option may make more sense than another for a particular situation.
Gingivitis and periodontitis are different stages
Gingivitis affects the gum tissue and can often improve when plaque and tartar are removed and daily cleaning becomes more effective. Periodontitis involves deeper supporting tissues and needs a more structured periodontal plan. An examination determines which situation you are dealing with.
Deep cleaning is different from a routine cleaning
Scaling and root planing removes deposits below the gumline and cleans root surfaces where periodontal pockets are present. It is recommended from clinical findings such as gum measurements, inflammation and the condition of supporting tissues.
Maintenance matters after active treatment
Periodontal disease can return. Follow-up visits help monitor pocket depths, bleeding, plaque control and areas that previously showed disease. The maintenance interval should be based on your response to treatment rather than a generic calendar.
Explore preventive dental careNEED A CLEAR STARTING POINT?
Call the practice and describe what you are experiencing.
We can help you choose the right type of appointment without expecting you to diagnose the problem yourself.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A clear sequence from assessment to follow-up.
The steps below describe the purpose of the visit. Your exact treatment sequence is based on examination findings and how your symptoms respond.
Evaluate the gums
Review bleeding, recession, pocket depths, tooth mobility and any imaging needed to understand support around the teeth.
Match treatment to the stage
Discuss whether routine cleaning, scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance or additional care is appropriate.
Reassess and maintain
Monitor healing, home-care effectiveness and the areas that need closer long-term attention.
AFTERCARE & LONG-TERM PLANNING
The follow-up is part of the treatment.
Follow the cleaning instructions given after treatment and keep daily plaque control consistent around the gumline and between teeth.
Call if swelling, bleeding, discomfort or tooth mobility changes. Periodontal maintenance is intended to monitor disease over time, not simply repeat a standard cleaning.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Answers before you decide what to do next.
These answers are general information. A clinical examination determines what applies to your situation.
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MEET YOUR DENTIST AT MAGNOLIA
Dr. Liyan Massaband.
Care with perspective.
Dr. Massaband provides general, cosmetic, and implant dental care at Magnolia Dentistry in Burbank. Her dental and public health training informs an approach that considers your oral health alongside your overall well-being.
Her training includes Physiological Sciences at the University of Arizona, a Master of Public Health from the University of Southern California, and a Doctor of Dental Medicine from Midwestern University.
A FOUNDATION IN DENTISTRY & PUBLIC HEALTH
DMD · MPH
California board-certified dentist · General, cosmetic & implant care
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