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Gum Disease Treatment
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Periodontal care
Healthy gums create the support your smile depends on.
Gum disease is an inflammatory condition that affects the tissues surrounding your teeth. In its early stage, inflammation may be limited to the gums. As periodontitis develops, the attachment and bone supporting teeth can also be affected.
Treatment begins by understanding where disease is active, what may be contributing to it and what level of care is appropriate for you. Our aim is to control inflammation, make daily cleaning more effective and protect the foundation that keeps natural teeth stable.
Gum health is a spectrum
The diagnosis determines the next step.
Gingivitis
Inflammation and bleeding without loss of supporting attachment.
Periodontitis
Inflammation with loss of attachment, supporting bone or both.
Changes worth checking
Gum disease can be quiet—but it often leaves clues.
Bleeding is common, but it should not be treated as something your gums simply have to do. An examination can separate a temporary irritation from a pattern that needs periodontal care.
Bleeding gums
Bleeding with brushing, flossing or eating may signal inflammation.
Persistent swelling
Red, puffy or tender areas deserve a closer look.
Receding gums
Teeth may appear longer as the gumline changes position.
Ongoing bad breath
Persistent odour or an unpleasant taste can accompany bacterial buildup.
Changes in stability
Movement, spacing or a change in your bite can occur as support is lost.
Few obvious symptoms
Periodontitis may progress without significant pain, making measurements important.
Your periodontal assessment
We measure before we recommend.
A visual check alone cannot show the complete condition of the supporting tissues. We combine several findings to understand the pattern, severity and risk of progression.
Listen to what has changed
We discuss bleeding, sensitivity, discomfort, medical conditions, medications, tobacco use, family history and previous care.
Map the gums
Gentle measurements around each tooth help identify pocket depth, bleeding, recession and attachment changes.
Review teeth and bone
Mobility, bite, deposits and appropriate dental images help us evaluate tooth support and areas that are difficult to maintain.
Explain the pattern
We connect the findings, discuss which areas are active and outline a treatment and maintenance plan in clear language.
Care matched to the condition
There is no single treatment for every stage of gum disease.
The plan may begin with daily-care coaching and professional cleaning, or it may require treatment below the gumline, reassessment and more advanced care. We recommend only the steps supported by your findings.
Control daily plaque
A realistic brushing and interdental routine is selected for your mouth and dexterity.
Remove hardened deposits
Professional care addresses calculus that cannot be removed with home cleaning.
Treat below the gums
Scaling and root planing may be recommended where periodontal pockets are present.
Reassess and maintain
Healing measurements determine whether maintenance, further care or referral is appropriate.
The whole-health picture
Risk is personal—and it can change.
Plaque is central to gum inflammation, but the way tissues respond is influenced by more than brushing alone. Tobacco exposure, diabetes, dry mouth, certain medications, genetics and the ability to clean around dental work can affect risk and healing.
Share changes in your health and medications with us. When another healthcare professional should be involved, coordinated care can help us plan more safely.
Treatment is only the beginning
Periodontal maintenance protects the progress you make.
Periodontitis is generally managed over time rather than considered permanently cured. A personalized recall interval lets us disrupt new buildup, monitor pocket depths and respond to changes early.
Your interval is based on your disease history, current stability and risk—not a one-size-fits-all calendar.
Gum disease FAQs
Straight answers about periodontal care.
Can bleeding gums become healthy again?+
Inflammation from gingivitis can often improve with professional care and consistent plaque control. Bleeding associated with periodontitis needs assessment because supporting tissue may also be affected.
Does gum disease always hurt?+
No. Periodontitis can progress with little discomfort. Measurements and dental images may reveal changes that are not obvious at home.
Can lost bone grow back?+
Routine treatment aims to control disease and preserve remaining support. Regenerative procedures may be considered for selected defects, but they are not suitable or predictable in every area.
Will treatment stop bad breath?+
Treating plaque, calculus and inflammation may help when they are contributing factors. Persistent bad breath can have other oral or medical causes that may need separate assessment.
How often will I need periodontal maintenance?+
The interval depends on your previous disease, pocket depths, home care, smoking, health conditions and response to treatment. We recommend an interval after reassessment.