Bleeding Or Swelling
Gums that bleed during brushing or flossing, look red or feel tender may be showing signs of inflammation.
Port Dover Family Dentistry
Gum Disease Treatment in Port Dover
Gum disease treatment in Port Dover helps control inflammation, remove buildup below the gumline and protect the tissues and bone supporting your teeth.
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Gum disease treatment in Port Dover
Protect The Foundation Of Your Smile
Healthy gums form a protective seal around your teeth. When plaque and tartar collect along or below the gumline, the tissues can become inflamed. Early gum disease, called gingivitis, may cause redness or bleeding. If inflammation progresses to periodontitis, the bone and tissues supporting the teeth can be damaged.
Gum disease can advance with little discomfort, which is why assessment matters. Treatment is based on the severity and pattern of disease and may include professional cleaning, deeper scaling and root planing, personalized home-care guidance and ongoing periodontal maintenance.
Early care can make a difference
Gingivitis can often improve when plaque and tartar are removed and daily care becomes effective. More advanced disease can be managed to help slow progression and protect remaining support.
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Common Signs Of Gum Disease
Gum Recession
Teeth may appear longer as gums recede, and exposed root surfaces can become sensitive to temperature or touch.
Persistent Bad Breath
Ongoing bad breath or an unpleasant taste can be associated with bacterial buildup around the teeth and gums.
Loose Or Shifting Teeth
Changes in tooth position, bite or stability may indicate loss of supporting tissue and should be assessed promptly.
These signs can have more than one cause, and gum disease may also be present without obvious symptoms. A dental examination is the best way to understand what is happening.
Personalized periodontal care
How Gum Disease Is Assessed And Treated
Periodontal Assessment
We examine gum colour and texture, measure spaces around the teeth, assess recession and mobility, and review X-rays when needed to evaluate supporting bone.
Thorough Debridement
Professional scaling removes plaque and tartar above and below the gumline. Root planing may be recommended to clean and smooth affected root surfaces.
Home-Care Support
We help you choose practical techniques and tools for cleaning along the gumline and between teeth, based on your dexterity and areas that need attention.
Maintenance & Review
Periodontal health is reassessed after treatment. A tailored maintenance schedule helps control new buildup, monitor healing and identify areas that need further care or specialist input.
Support treatment at home
Small Daily Habits Make Professional Care More Effective
Gum treatment works best when professional care is supported by consistent plaque removal at home. The right tools and technique depend on the spaces between your teeth, your dexterity and the areas that need attention.
We can help you build a routine that is realistic, comfortable and focused on the places where inflammation is most likely to return.
Brush The Gumline
Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, using gentle positioning that cleans where the teeth and gums meet.
Clean Between Teeth
Use floss, interdental brushes or another method recommended for the size and shape of your spaces.
Keep Us Updated
Changes in health, medications, smoking or vaping can affect healing and may alter your maintenance plan.
A plan based on the whole picture
Several Factors Can Influence Gum Health
Gum disease is not managed by measurements alone. Your daily routine, health history and response to treatment all help shape the right care plan.
Plaque & Tartar
Buildup above and below the gumline can maintain inflammation and create areas that are difficult to clean at home.
Smoking Or Vaping
Tobacco and nicotine exposure can affect gum health, healing and the way inflammation appears.
Diabetes & Health
Diabetes and other health changes can influence inflammation, healing and periodontal risk.
Medications & Dry Mouth
Some medications or reduced saliva can change the oral environment and make plaque control more difficult.
Tell us about changes to your health and medications so your treatment and maintenance recommendations can be adjusted when needed.
Protecting your progress
Gum Care Continues After Active Treatment
Reassessment and maintenance help determine how the tissues have responded and where further support may be needed.
Reassess Healing
After treatment, gum measurements, bleeding, comfort and home-care effectiveness are reviewed. Areas that remain inflamed may need additional care or specialist input.
Maintain The Result
A personalized periodontal maintenance schedule helps remove new deposits, reinforce daily technique and monitor changes before more support is lost.
Helpful information
Frequently Asked Questions
Can gum disease be reversed?+
Early gingivitis can often improve when plaque and tartar are controlled. Bone and attachment lost to periodontitis do not simply grow back, but treatment and maintenance can help control inflammation and slow further damage.
Does gum disease treatment hurt?+
Comfort varies with inflammation and treatment depth. Local anesthetic may be used for deeper scaling and root planing. Tenderness or sensitivity can occur afterward, and we will explain what to expect and how to manage it.
How many gum-treatment visits will I need?+
The number and length of visits depend on how much buildup is present, pocket depth, sensitivity and the areas involved. Your treatment plan is confirmed after a periodontal assessment.
Why do I need periodontal maintenance after treatment?+
Gum disease can recur when bacterial buildup returns. Maintenance visits remove new deposits, reinforce home care and allow gum measurements and other changes to be monitored.
When should I seek urgent help for a gum problem?+
Contact a dentist promptly for rapidly increasing swelling, pus, severe pain, fever, a suddenly loose tooth or difficulty swallowing or breathing. Breathing or swallowing difficulty requires emergency medical attention.
