What steps are needed to achieve and maintain healthy smiles?
The first step in developing exemplary dental hygiene practices is setting up an appointment with your dentist in Bolton, including follow-up appointments throughout the year to ensure the health of your teeth, gums, mouth, and overall smile is adequately maintained.
What dental hygiene services are available at our office?
Your dentist in Bolton, Ontario, Dr. Geeta Gautham, and the team at Humber Valley Dental are pleased to offer you a plethora of preventative hygiene services that include:
- Periodontal or gum disease treatments.
- Fluoride treatments strengthen the enamel of your teeth.
- Controlling bad breath involves managing and eliminating bad breath caused by bacteria lingering in your mouth.
What is gum disease?
Gum disease or periodontal disease is caused by bacteria that infect and multiply in the space between the gums surrounding every tooth. This space, also known as a “pocket,” can become deeper with the growth of bacteria, often resulting in tooth and bone loss. The signs and symptoms of gum disease include bad breath, bleeding, swelling, pus discharge, and loose teeth.
What services might be included in maintaining healthy gums?
Managing periodontal disease and soft tissue health includes detailed gum assessment or periodontal charting, scaling and root planing using a variety of modern instruments, followed by a re-evaluation to assess the progress of the treatment.
