Periodontist In Mississauga
At Bristol Dental Clinic, we take pride in offering exceptional periodontal care with a focus on preserving your oral health and enhancing your smile. Our highly skilled periodontist in Mississauga specializes in diagnosing and treating gum disease, bone loss, and other complex periodontal issues using the latest techniques and technology.
Bristol Dental is dedicated to providing comprehensive, personalized care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. From early gum disease detection to advanced surgical treatments, we are committed to helping you achieve and maintain healthy gums and teeth for life, ensuring you leave with a confident, beautiful smile.
What is Periodontics
Periodontics focuses on the health of the jawbone and gums, which are essential in supporting the teeth. Periodontal treatment resolves issues affecting the teeth’ tissues, such as gum recession, bone loss, and periodontal (gum) disease. You may need to see a periodontist in Mississauga for many reasons, and treatments can be short- or long-term.
Periodontics focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating dental diseases affecting the gums and supporting tooth structures (periodontium). The periodontium includes:
- Gingiva (gums)
- Cementum (the outer layer of calcified tissue covering tooth roots)
- Periodontal ligament (connective tissue fibres attaching the teeth to the jaw)
- Alveolar bone (the bone surrounding your tooth sockets)
Periodontal disease ranges from gingivitis (mild gum inflammation) to severe conditions resulting in tooth loss (periodontitis). The following are critical aspects and treatments involved in periodontics:
Stages of Periodontal Disease
Gum disease, a leading cause of tooth loss, consists of two main stages. However, early diagnosis and treatment can reverse gum disease and prevent negative consequences.
To prevent gum disease, we advise patients to maintain good oral hygiene and book regular appointments with their dentist for check-ups and cleaning.
If your dentist detects gum disease during a routine exam, we can instruct you on ways to improve your home teeth care routine and recommend specialized treatment options if needed.
Gingivitis (First/Early Stage)
The first stage of gum disease affects the soft tissue of the gum. Patients often do not have any discomfort at this stage. While symptoms can be mild, an early diagnosis is crucial before it develops into periodontitis.
Symptoms at this stage often include:
- Bleeding and swollen gums
- Metallic taste in the mouth
- Bad breath
- Increasing spaces between teeth
- Receding gums
Gingivitis is a bacterial buildup. In the early stages, gum inflammation is observable. Gums appear swollen and red. They are also easily irritated and bleed while brushing and flossing. Removing plaque buildup is crucial in preventing the disease from developing.
Mild Periodontitis
As gum inflammation increases, gums pull away from the teeth, creating spaces called periodontal pockets. These pockets allow bacteria, food, and plaque to collect, leading to infection and damage to surrounding bone by the immune system’s response to infection and the presence of bacterial toxins.
Moderate Periodontitis
In this stage, symptoms are more severe as the inflammation increases. Patients can experience discomfort as more supporting bone decreases, gums recede, and teeth loosen.
Advanced Periodontitis
Advanced periodontitis is the foremost cause of tooth loss in adults. It is characterized by painful abscesses from spreading infection beneath the gums.
Periodontics Diagnosis, Treatments & Services
Diagnosis
When you visit Bristol Dental for periodontal treatment, we diagnose periodontal disease using a clinical examination. These exams include probing your gum pockets (measuring the depth between teeth and gums), dental X-rays, and advanced imaging techniques (cone-beam computed tomography).
Symptoms are red, swollen gums, bleeding while brushing/flossing, persistent bad breath, and gum recession.
Non-Surgical Treatments
We treat mild to moderate periodontal disease using non-surgical methods like root planing (deep cleaning) and scaling. Root planing smooths out the teeth’ roots, enabling the gums to reattach to the teeth. Scaling removes the tartar and plaque below the gum line and down into the bottom of the pocket.
These procedures promote quicker healing and prevent bacteria buildup.
Surgical Treatments
Advanced cases of periodontitis can require surgical intervention, such as flap surgery (pocket reduction surgery), in which we lift back the gum tissue to remove tartar deposits and reduce pocket depth. The procedure cleans the tooth’s roots and repairs bone damage generated by gum disease.
Periodontists in Mississauga conduct this treatment to remove tartar deposits in deep pockets, making it easier to keep the area clean. Other techniques involve bone grafts, which regenerate lost bone, and tissue grafts, which replace/augment gum tissue.
Periodontal Maintenance
Periodontal maintenance is for those who either have periodontal disease or have had a procedure. After treatment is completed, patients must book regular maintenance follow-ups. These are essential for monitoring oral health, thoroughly cleaning the patient’s teeth and gums, and preventing the recurrence of periodontal disease.
Cleaning is deeper because it targets periodontal pockets. Gum maintenance eliminates plaque and tartar from spades between the gums and teeth.
Dental Implants
Additionally, periodontists are involved in the maintenance and placement of dental implants. First, they examine the health of the patient’s gums and bone structure to determine whether they are suitable for implants. It ensures proper integration and long-term success.
Dental implants involve placing a small, metal, artificial tooth root in the jawbone to replace the natural root of the tooth. The implant attaches/bonds to the jawbone, and creates a solid foundation for mounting artificial teeth (crowns).
Cosmetic Procedures
Periodontists perform cosmetic procedures to enhance the appearance of gums. These procedures include gum grafts to reshape uneven gum lines or cover exposed tooth roots. Gum grafting in Mississauga is used to treat gum recession or thinning gums by covering exposed tooth roots, providing volume to the gum line.
Collaboration
A periodontist frequently collaborates with other specialists and general dentists, such as prosthodontists, for complex cases involving restorations and implants to provide better overall care.
Periodontal health is crucial to maintaining good oral health and preserving the longevity of natural teeth. Good oral hygiene, regular check-ups, and early detection/treatment of periodontal disease prevent complications while maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
The Importance of Periodontal Treatment
Periodontal treatments are necessary for several reasons, the most common being gum disease. If gingivitis is left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss. Therefore, finding it in its infancy is essential for a better prognosis.
Other reasons include receding gums, which cause the teeth to appear longer while exposing the roots. Root exposure increases decay and generates sensitivity. Treatment is also essential with a family history of gum disease, the presence of specific health issues (diabetes), and smoking.
Expert Periodontics Treatment at Bristol Dental Clinic Mississauga
Periodontal treatment offers several benefits, the most important being the preservation of teeth. Treating gingivitis early can prevent tooth loss and allow you to maintain your natural teeth. Additionally, healthy gums are essential for a beautiful smile as they enhance overall appearance when in good condition.
To discuss your options, clients can book online appointments, contact us at 866-673-2109 (new clients) or 905-712-3409 (existing clients), or email us at info@bristoldental.ca.
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