Periodontist Vaughan

 

A periodontist is a dentist who specialises in diagnosing, preventing and treating periodontal disease which affects the gums and other structures that support your teeth. This branch of dentistry deals with conditions that can lead to tooth loss if not treated, such as mild gingivitis and severe periodontitis. At Dentistry on the Pines we know that good periodontal health is the key to good overall health and very important for keeping your natural teeth healthy for the rest of your life.

Periodontal disease is one of the most common long term health problems that adults have worldwide. When bacterial plaque builds up along the gum line it starts the disease process by making the gum tissue inflamed and irritated. Without the right treatment this inflammation spreads deeper into the supporting structures making spaces between the teeth and gums where bacteria can grow and do more damage.

Early stages of periodontal disease don’t show any signs so it’s important to get regular expert check ups to catch it early. Gingivitis is the mildest form of periodontal disease. It makes your gums red and inflamed and they may bleed when you brush or floss. At this stage the problem can still be corrected with the right expert care and better home care.

Periodontitis or advanced periodontal disease is an infection that goes deeper and damages the ligaments and bone that support your teeth. This process can make deep pockets around teeth, make gums recede and make teeth move or fall out. Periodontists use advanced tools and techniques to treat these severe problems and keep natural teeth where they can.

Most treatment approaches start with non surgical periodontal therapy. Scaling and root planing also known as deep cleaning gets rid of the bacteria and toxins that have built up on the tooth roots below the gum line. This deep cleaning allows the gum tissue to heal and reattach to clean tooth surfaces which makes pockets less deep and irritation much less.

When non surgical therapy isn’t enough to treat advanced disease surgical periodontal surgery becomes necessary. Pocket reduction surgery allows for a thorough cleaning of deep areas and reshapes gum and bone tissue to get rid of areas where bacteria can hide. These procedures usually makes gums healthier and makes it easier to keep your mouth clean.The goal of regenerative periodontal therapy is to grow back lost bone and connective tissue around teeth that are affected. Bone grafts, growth factors and barrier membranes are some of the more advanced methods that can help supporting structures grow back. These procedures give people hope that they can keep teeth that would otherwise have to be pulled due to severe periodontal deterioration.

Gum grafting procedures fix gum recession that makes tooth roots visible and makes the teeth look bad. Tissue transplants from other parts of your mouth or from donors can cover up exposed roots, make your teeth less sensitive and make your smile look better. These treatments also stop further recession and protect root surfaces that are weak.

Periodontal maintenance is a very important part of long term treatment success. Patients who have had periodontal treatment need to have their teeth cleaned and checked by a professional more often to prevent the disease from coming back. These specific maintenance appointments focus on areas that are likely to have problems and make sure any early signs of disease are dealt with right away.

People have been learning more and more about how periodontal health affects general systemic health in recent years. Studies have found links between periodontal disease and diabetes, heart disease and problems that can happen during pregnancy. Taking care of your gums is good for your health in more ways than just your mouth.

Genetics, smoking, diabetes, stress and some medications that affect gum health are all things that can make you more likely to get periodontal disease. Periodontists can come up with individualised preventative and treatment plans when they know these risk factors. Patients with higher risk profiles may need to be monitored more closely and given extra care.

Modern periodontal therapy uses the latest technology to make treatments more effective and comfortable for patients. Laser therapy can kill bacteria and speed up recovery and sophisticated imaging can help surgeons do their job more accurately. These new technologies make periodontal therapy more effective and comfortable than ever.

The best way to keep your gums healthy for the rest of your life is to prevent problems. Most periodontal diseases can be prevented by getting regular professional cleanings, taking good care of your teeth at home and making changes to your lifestyle. When problems do occur, getting help early on stops them from getting worse.

We also offer Root Canal therapy for infected teeth and Dental Implants when you need to replace a tooth due to advanced periodontal disease. Vaughan residents deserve periodontal care for their natural teeth and overall health. We continue to provide periodontal care to keep your gums healthy and your smile for life.