Trust Yonge & Eglinton Dentistry for all your periodontal and gum disease treatment needs!
Gum disease a common infection that affects most adults at some point in their lives. With early diagnosis and treatment, gum disease is easily reversed. Visit your trusted Toronto dentists at Yonge & Eglinton Dentistry to defeat gum disease and restore the health of your smile!
What is Gum Disease?
Gum disease is an infection of your gums and the soft tissues and ligaments that support your teeth. It is one of the leading causes of adult tooth loss. Because it is a usually painless condition, most patients don’t even realize they have gum disease. Gum disease presents in two stages: the first stage, gingivitis, and periodontitis, the advanced stage.
Do I Have Gum Disease?
Here are some of the signs and symptoms commonly associated with gum disease:
- Gums that bleed easily when brushing and flossing
- Red, swollen, or puffy gums
- Gums that are tender to the touch
While the initial signs of gum disease are minor, signs of worsening gum disease can be very severe. The symptoms can include:
- A receding gum line
- Persistent bad breath
- Loosened teeth
- Pus between the teeth and gums
Meet Your Dentists
Deirdre Denis, DDS
Dr. Deirdre Denis, BSc, DDS earned her dental degree from the University of Toronto, graduating with awards of distinction in orthodontics and oral surgery. She then interned at Mount Sinai Hospital, learning dentistry techniques firsthand from some of Toronto’s most respected specialists.
Kim Tait, DDS
Dr. Kim Tait, DDS obtained her dental degree from the University of Detroit Mercy and awarded for academic excellence. It is important to her that each patient is clearly communicated with and heard. Her goal is to make sure each patient is treated with respect and great care.
What Causes Gum Disease?
The most common cause of gum disease is poor oral hygiene. Without good at-home care, plaque and tartar build on the Good at-home care and brushing and flossing habits are the keys to preventing gum disease. However, some health and lifestyle factors can increase your risk of developing gum disease.
These factors include:
- Puberty
- Diabetes
- Some medications, such as steroids, cancer therapy drugs, oral contraceptives, and certain types of anti-epilepsy drugs
- Smoking cigarettes or chewing tobacco
- Family history and genetics
- Crooked, crowded, or uneven teeth that are difficult to keep clean
- Pregnancy
- Menopause
How Is Gum Disease Treated?
At our practice, we offer gum disease treatment to get your oral health back on track. Here are the services we may recommend to combat gum disease:
Scaling and Root Planing
Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning procedure. Scaling removes plaque and tartar from below the gum line. Root planing smoothes the surface of the tooth root, helping the gums reattach to the tooth.
Root Surface Debridement
This procedure is similar to a scaling a root planing, using a special electronic tool. The tool emits ultrasonic vibrations to break up hardened plaque and tartar from the teeth.
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