Periodontics Ottawa

Periodontal Treatments In Ottawa

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Gum Disease Treatments Based Around Keeping Your Teeth And Supporting Structures Healthy!

When examining your teeth, your dentist will keep an eye out for evidence of a range of gum and tooth issues that can threaten not only your oral health but the health of the surrounding gums and bones and general health as well. Gum and bone disease causes more issues than bad breath, swollen and inflamed gums, bleeding when brushing or flossing, loose teeth, and potential bone and tooth loss. Contact us today to learn more!

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Our Periodontics Dental Ottawa Services Are Based Around Keeping Your Teeth And Support Structures Healthy.

When examining your teeth, your dentist will keep an eye out for evidence of a range of gum and tooth issues that can threaten not only your oral health but the health of the surrounding gums and bones and general health as well. Gum and bone disease causes more issues than bad breath, swollen and inflamed gums, bleeding when brushing or flossing, loose teeth, and potential bone and tooth loss.

There Is Also Evidence That Links Gum And Bone Disease With More Serious Health Conditions, Such As:

Heart disease

Some studies have found that people with periodontal disease have 1.5 – 4 times greater risk of suffering from heart disease.

Periodontal disease has been linked to increased risk for strokes and coronary artery disease. When bacteria resulting from periodontal disease is released into the bloodstream, it causes the liver to produce C-reactive proteins (CRP). Elevated CRP levels are a strong predictor of heart disease and stroke because they promote inflammation of the arteries and the formation of blood clots.

Stroke

Diabetes Dentist

Diabetes and periodontal disease create a vicious cycle of complications. Poorly controlled diabetes with elevated blood sugar levels can make plaque and gum disease more difficult to control. In turn, periodontal disease can make controlling blood sugar levels more challenging. It is essential for diabetic patients to maintain their oral health with careful at-home care as well as professional care from a qualified dentist.

Studies have indicated that the bacteria that is present in periodontal disease can cause preterm or low birth weight babies. Researchers believe that the bacteria in gum disease may cause an inflammation of the cervix and uterus that causes premature dilation and contractions. If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it’s a good idea to schedule a periodontal checkup. Many periodontal therapies are safe for pregnant women. Ask your dentist if you have concerns.

Preterm and low birth weight babies

Alzheimer’s Disease

The chronic inflammation of gum disease may be a factor for an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. While Alzheimer’s disease has a strong genetic component, studies of twins where one twin had the disease and the other did not point to periodontal disease in the affected twin as one possible triggering factor.

A recent study by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found that periodontal disease can increase your risk of this deadly form of cancer. As with heart disease and stroke, the risk comes from C-reactive proteins in the bloodstream. These cause an inflammatory response that may contribute to the production of cancer cells.

Pancreatic cancer

Periodontal Treatments

But fear not, there is a wide range of potential treatment options that our superb dentists at Trillium Dental have at their fingertips. Each one is especially suited for different levels of severity of periodontal disease.

Lasers

In modern dentistry. lasers are being used to treat gum disease. The laser kills most of the offending bacteria, removes diseased tissue, and encourages gum reattachment to the teeth. Laser treatment is usually done without local anesthesia and often reduces the need for more extensive periodontal surgery.

Root planing

At Trillium Dental, we use ultra-precise tools to smooth the surface of your teeth and remove debris. In areas where the tooth has separated from the gums, the aim is to encourage the gum to reattach to a cleaned, smooth root surface. When the tooth has a smoother surface, it is more difficult for bacteria and plaque to reattach to the tooth and increases chances of gum recovery.

Gingival grafts

When the gums have receded or appear to be fragile, it may be necessary to graft a small amount of tissue from the roof of the mouth to the receded gum line. This is a 40-60 minute procedure performed under local anesthesia. Other forms of grafts that do not use the roof of the mouth as a donor site are available as well.

Gingivectomy

In severe cases of gum disease where the gums have pulled away from the teeth and there are deep pockets of bacteria, it may be necessary to remove portions of the diseased gum tissue completely. This is performed under local anesthesia and may be done with a laser to reduce recovery time.

Crown lengthening

This procedure is performed when there is not enough natural tooth surface available to support a filling or a crown. This can occur if a tooth has broken or if a filling falls out of a tooth that is extensively decayed. We use a soft-tissue laser to remove excess gum tissue and reveal more of the natural tooth so that the restoration can be supported. An added benefit is that in some cases, a “gummy” smile is has been nicely re-proportioned!

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