Suffering from tender, swollen, or bleeding gums could be a good indication that you could have periodontal disease or gum disease. At Hill Avenue, Dental periodontal disease or gum disease is taken very seriously and once diagnosed is placed as a priority for care.

Periodontal Disease
Periodontal or gum disease in a minor form is very common and if caught quickly can be stopped by dental professionals from progressing. The main reason for the disease developing is the accumulation of plaque and tartar at the gumline of your teeth.
Over time, if oral health habits aren’t practiced, bacteria can continue to grow and spread resulting in loss of gum tissue, bone, and teeth. We take periodontal disease very seriously in our office due to the long-term and severe effects it causes.
Treatment
Root Planing & Scaling: Once you have been diagnosed, and had a thorough examination, we might suggest root planing and scale. Root planing is a procedure done to smooth the root of the tooth from bacteria and plaque, after the gum has receded, to help it heal.
After plaque and calculus have been built up, over time, they become hard and difficult to remove. Scaling is when an instrument called the ultrasonic scaler is used, to remove those hard accumulations of bacteria from your teeth.
Periodontal Maintenance: Another form of treatment that varies on the severity of gum disease is more often deep cleanings to remove debris and keep gum lines clean. Our dental professional will consult with you on how often you should be coming in to improve the health of your smile.