Non-Surgical Gum Therapy in Mississauga
Service Overview
Gum disease doesn’t spring up overnight—it progresses slowly, and in many cases, you may not
even realize you have it! Left untreated, gum disease can lead to larger issues, including tooth
loss. Gum disease can happen even if you are vigilant about flossing, brushing and taking care of
your teeth, which is why it is so important to get routine dental check-ups.
Treatment Therapies
Should your dental visit indicate the presence of gum disease, Dentistry By Isaac Gabay will work
with you to develop an appropriate treatment plan. Depending on the disease’s severity, it may
be necessary to consider more aggressive therapies that move beyond the surface of the teeth
and below the gum line. For example, if there is a large amount of bacteria or plaque that is
accumulating below the gum line, Dentistry By Isaac Gabay may suggest specific medications
administered at the disease site, or additional treatments like curettage or root-planning.
2.1 Curettage is the name for the procedure where diseased soft tissue is removed from around
the tooth. By removing the diseased tissue, we are removing a source of chronic infection and
irritation and allowing proper healing to occur.
2.2 Root-planning is another aggressive gum disease treatment that involves removing and
smoothing microscopic amounts of the tooth’s root surface. When this is complete, you are left
with a clean, bacteria-free surface that promotes optimal healing of the soft tissue surrounding
it.
Oftentimes, curettage and root-planning are done at the same time by our skilled hygienists.
Local anesthesia is many times suggested as a way to minimize any discomfort. After the
procedure is complete, our hygiene team will demonstrate the things you can do at home to
maintain the oral gains created by your recent procedure. Over your next several appointments,
Dentistry By Isaac Gabay will assess your current state of gum disease before working with you
to determine if additional steps are necessary.
Who is this therapy for?
If your gum disease has progressed well below the gum line, we may recommend a consultation
with a periodontist who specializes in gum disease-related surgery. For especially aggressive
cases of gum disease, surgery may offer the best prognosis that allows for the gum and bone to
fully heal.
Dentistry by Isaac Gabay
Your Smile Begins Here
Schedule your appointment by giving us a call or by submitting a contact form. We offer top-quality dental care and make sure your oral health is in the best possible condition. We aim to provide you with a warm and pleasant experience in our dental clinic located in Mississauga.