Periodontal Treatments
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Periodontal Treatments in Etobicoke
What Is Periodontal Treatment?
Although your teeth are designed to last a lifetime, you need to exercise proper oral care and treatment to avoid losing them. With periodontal treatment, you can correct and clean your gums and pockets around the teeth thoroughly to prevent diseases and damage to the surrounding bone.
Why Do You Need Periodontal Treatment?
Periodontal treatment and surgery correct problematic issues that could worsen if left untreated for some time. Here are some of the reasons why it is necessary:
- Deep clean – Periodontal treatment provides a thorough cleaning of both the gums and teeth, which restores your oral health. The deep clean helps to destroy all existing bacteria pockets, thus preventing further damage.
- Prevent diseases – The treatment prevents the occurrence of any oral disease. Thus, you can reduce the chances of bacterial infection by taking care of your mouth through regular oral hygiene.
- Restores the normal functioning of your teeth – Periodontal treatment strengthens the teeth and gums that would otherwise cause unbearable pain and discomfort associated with gum bleeding. Thus, the functionality of your teeth, chewing, gummy smile, and talking is fully restored.
Periodontal Treatment Process
When you visit a dental clinic for periodontal treatment, a dentist assesses the stage and extent of the disease, your response to earlier treatments, and your overall health. From the assessment, your dentist will determine the best method to suit your case–non-surgical or surgical treatment.
a) Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment
A non-surgical method for treating gum disease is recommended if your gum and teeth are not severely affected. It entails:
- Professional dental cleaning– This treatment involves the removal of plaque and tartar, and can only be removed by a dental professional. However, if you show signs of gum disease, your dentist can recommend regular dental cleaning and treatment.
- Scaling and root planing– This is a procedure performed under mild anesthetic. It involves the removal of tartar and plaque by scraping the gum line (scaling), and smoothing rough surfaces on the root of a tooth (planing). This helps in removing dentin that is filled with toxins and microorganisms.
b) Surgical Periodontal Treatment
An advanced periodontal disease requires professional surgical treatment to get rid of the disease-causing bacteria. Your dentist can recommend any of the following procedures:
- Periodontal flap surgery/ pocket reduction surgery: This procedure involves lifting the gums to remove the tartar. The affected area is thoroughly cleaned, and the irregular bony surfaces smoothed to limit the areas where plaque and bacteria were trapped. Thus, the chances of severe oral issues are minimized.
- Bone grafts: The procedure is performed using fragments from synthetic bones, donated bones, or your bones to act as a scaffold, which will help in generating new bone cells.
Why Sunrise Dentistry?
In addition to the wide range of dental services that we offer, which include general dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics and endodontics, we deliver our services in an environment designed with our patients’ experience in mind.
Easy Access
We are located at the Centennial Park Plaza. There is plenty of free parking available.
Insurance Claims
We process insurance claims on your behalf so you don’t have to deal with the hassle of interacting with your insurance company.
Payment Options
We offer various payment and financing options to help fund major dental procedures. Speak to our front-desk staff to check availability.
Flexible Hours
We are open six days a week to fit our patients’ busy schedules. Let us know your availability and we will work to find a convenient appointment time.
Dental Emergencies
If you have a dental emergency, call us on 416.626.0473 or walk into our clinic. We will do our best to attend to your situation promptly.
Technology
Our clinic is equipped with modern dental equipment, including the iTero Element digital scanner for impressions.
Make An Appointment
Sunrise Dentistry is located at Centennial Park Plaza, 5555 Eglinton Ave W, Suite 210, in Etobicoke, with free parking available. We process insurance claims on your behalf, and we offer various payment and financing options for major dental procedures — speak to our front desk to check eligibility. To book, call us or request an appointment below.