Healthy Gums Are the Foundation of a Healthy Smile

At Silver 7 Dental, we provide comprehensive periodontal and gum care in Kanata to help prevent, diagnose,
and manage conditions affecting the gums and supporting structures around the teeth. Healthy gums play an
important role in maintaining your natural teeth and overall oral health. Gum problems can range from mild
gingivitis to more advanced periodontal disease, gum recession, and loss of the supporting tissues around the
teeth. Our approach focuses on early detection, prevention, appropriate periodontal treatment, and long-term
maintenance tailored to each patient's individual needs.

Periodontal Services at Silver 7 Dental

• Comprehensive periodontal and gum assessment

• Measurement and monitoring of periodontal pockets

• Professional dental cleaning and preventive care

• Scaling and root planing (deep cleaning)

• Management of gingivitis and periodontal disease

• Periodontal maintenance

• Treatment and monitoring of gum recession

• Gum grafting when appropriate

• Assessment of gum tissue around dental implants

• Oral-hygiene education and personalized home-care recommendations

• Referral to a periodontal specialist when appropriate

Gum Disease Treatment in Kanata

Gum disease often begins with inflammation caused by plaque and bacteria accumulating around the teeth and
gumline. Early gum disease, known as gingivitis, may cause redness, swelling, tenderness, or bleeding during
brushing and flossing. When identified early, gingivitis can often be managed with improved home care and
professional dental cleaning. If inflammation progresses deeper around the teeth, it can develop into
periodontitis. Periodontitis can affect the bone and tissues supporting the teeth and requires careful assessment
and ongoing management.

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Common Signs of Gum Problems

• Bleeding gums

• Red or swollen gums

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• Persistent bad breath

• Gum recession

• Sensitive or exposed tooth roots

• Changes in the spaces between teeth

• Loose or shifting teeth

• Discomfort around the gums

• Deep periodontal pockets

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Scaling and Root Planing — Deep Cleaning

For patients with periodontal disease, regular dental cleaning may not be sufficient to remove deposits located
deeper below the gumline. Scaling and root planing, sometimes called deep cleaning, involves carefully
removing plaque, calculus and bacterial deposits from around the teeth and below the gumline. The goal is to
reduce inflammation and create a healthier environment around the teeth so periodontal disease can be better
controlled. After treatment, periodontal maintenance and good daily oral hygiene are important for maintaining
the results.

Gum Recession Treatment in Kanata

Gum recession occurs when the gum tissue moves away from its normal position around a tooth, exposing
more of the tooth or its root. Recession may be associated with periodontal disease, thin or delicate gum tissue,
tooth position, aggressive brushing, orthodontic tooth movement, bite-related factors, or previous inflammation
or trauma. Gum recession can sometimes cause sensitivity and may affect the appearance of the smile.
Exposed root surfaces may also be more vulnerable to wear and decay. Treatment depends on the cause,
severity and progression of the recession.

Gum Grafting in Kanata

For selected patients with gum recession or inadequate gum tissue, gum grafting may be recommended. A gum
graft is a periodontal procedure designed to increase or restore gum tissue around a tooth or specific area.
Depending on the clinical situation, gum grafting may help protect exposed root surfaces, increase the amount
or thickness of gum tissue, reduce progression of certain types of recession, improve stability of the gumline,
reduce sensitivity in some cases, and improve the appearance of areas affected by recession. Different grafting
techniques are available, and a clinical examination is necessary to determine whether gum grafting is
appropriate and which approach may provide the greatest benefit.

Periodontal Care Around Dental Implants

Healthy gum and bone around a dental implant are important for its long-term stability. At Silver 7 Dental,
periodontal assessment can also include evaluation of the tissues surrounding dental implants. Regular
professional maintenance and effective home care can help reduce the risk of inflammation around implants.
Patients considering dental implants may also require assessment of their existing gum and bone tissue as part
of treatment planning.

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Periodontal Maintenance

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Periodontal disease generally requires ongoing monitoring even after the initial condition has been brought
under control. For some patients, periodontal maintenance appointments may be recommended more
frequently than routine preventive dental visits. These appointments allow the dental team to monitor gum
health, periodontal pocket depths, plaque and calculus accumulation, bleeding, recession and other changes
over time. The appropriate maintenance schedule is individualized for each patient.

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