Periodontal Disease Treatment Downtown Vancouver

Periodontal Disease Treatment Near You

In its early stages, gum disease is called gingivitis. Gums may be red and bleed slightly when you brush, but you may not notice anything otherwise. At this point, the gum disease can be reversed with proper dental care and modification of your home routine. However, if not treated, the gingivitis can worsen, and you might start to notice bleeding from your gums when eating harder foods.

As gingivitis progresses, an infection develops where the gum is attached to the teeth. You may see puffy gums, traces of blood on your toothbrush, or a change of color in your gums. You might not experience any pain in your mouth even with these symptoms.

If not treated, gingivitis can lead to the breakdown of the gum, bone, and other tissues holding teeth in place over time.

The treatment we provide will depend upon the type and severity of the gum disease. If caught in the early stages, 1 or 2 hygiene cleanings and further home care instruction will generally be the recommended treatment. If the disease has progressed to advanced stages, then deep cleaning through scaling, irrigation and root planing will be required. Calculus and plaque are removed from above and below the gum line, allowing the gums to heal. Medications and mouth rinses may also be recommended to control the infection and help with healing.

If this treatment does not heal the gums, periodontal surgery and/or referral to a periodontist may be recommended.