Healthy gums are the foundation your teeth depend on.
Gum disease affects more Canadians than most people realize, and a lot of them don’t know they have it. It progresses quietly, often without pain, until significant damage has already been done. At Destiny Dental in Mississauga, we catch gum disease early and treat it effectively before it threatens your teeth and your overall health.
Periodontics is the branch of dentistry focused on the gums and the bone that supports your teeth. Periodontal treatment ranges from more thorough cleaning procedures to surgical interventions for advanced gum disease, also known as periodontitis.
Gum disease usually starts as gingivitis, which is reversible with a good professional cleaning and improved home care. If it progresses to periodontitis, more involved treatment is needed. The most common non-surgical approach is scaling and root planing, a deep cleaning that removes bacteria from below the gumline. Teeth weakened by advanced gum disease may eventually require oral surgery or, in cases of tooth loss, replacement with dentures or bridges.
Common questions about gum disease and periodontal treatment at our Mississauga dental clinic.
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If it’s been a while since your gums were properly assessed, now is a good time to come in. Catching gum disease early saves teeth and money. Our Mississauga clinic is taking new patients now.
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