Periodontal Care in Pickering
Periodontal Care Pickering
Periodontal care in Pickering addresses inflammation and infection affecting the gums and the structures that support your teeth. Bleeding during brushing or flossing, persistent bad breath, red or swollen gums, gum recession, loose teeth, and changes in spacing or bite all deserve an assessment. Gum disease can advance with little discomfort, so a painless mouth isn’t proof that the gums are healthy.
How is gum disease assessed?
Assessment can include your health and smoking history, a visual examination, measurements around the teeth, appropriate X-rays, and a review of plaque, tartar, bleeding, recession, and tooth mobility. These findings help distinguish early gingivitis from more advanced periodontal disease and guide the recommended level of care.
What treatment may be recommended?
Early care often focuses on professional cleaning and improved daily plaque removal. More advanced disease may require scaling and root planing below the gumline, closer maintenance intervals, or specialist treatment. Dr. Irit Shoval completed a master’s program in periodontology at the University of Toronto and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.
What can you do between periodontal visits?
Daily plaque control remains essential even when professional treatment is needed. Brush as directed, clean between the teeth with the method recommended for your spaces and restorations, and avoid tobacco. If a particular area bleeds, don’t simply ignore it; ask the dental team to demonstrate a safe technique and check whether tartar, recession, or a deeper pocket is present.
Gum health can also change when medications, dry mouth, diabetes control, pregnancy, smoking, or the ability to clean around crowded teeth and restorations changes. Share relevant health information so the maintenance plan reflects your current risk rather than an old schedule.
Call (905) 420-1777 or request a gum assessment if you notice bleeding, swelling, recession, or a loose tooth.
When do bleeding gums need periodontal care?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Periodontal Care
Clinical team: Dr. Marvin Lean, DDS — Official Dentist of the Toronto Maple Leafs since 2005. Last updated: July 22, 2026.
Improved daily plaque removal can help early gingivitis, but bleeding can also signal tartar below the gumline or more advanced disease that home care can’t remove. A dental assessment is the right way to determine what is causing the bleeding.
Scaling removes plaque and tartar from tooth surfaces above and below the gumline. Root planing smooths contaminated root surfaces so the area can be cleaned and the tissues can heal; the amount of treatment and follow-up depend on the periodontal findings.
After gum disease treatment, closer maintenance can help monitor pocket depths, inflammation, plaque, and areas that are difficult to clean. The interval is individualized and may change as the gums respond.
A periodontist has advanced university training in gum disease and the supporting tissues around teeth. Specialist care may be recommended for advanced disease, complex treatment, regenerative procedures, or concerns that don’t respond to routine care.
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