Gum Therapy

At Ottawa West Dental, we want to prevent our patients' symptoms of gum disease, such as bleeding, sore, swollen, or receding gums. Our dental hygienists help you prevent gum disease through early treatment.

What is Gum Disease?

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease is one of the most prominent diseases in Canadians. Gum disease/periodontal disease can occur despite your best efforts to maintain your oral health. If you experience gum disease, you might require more aggressive gum therapy treatment.

Like many other ailments gum disease can be quite painless due to its slow progression. The Ottawa West Dental hygiene team will work with you to assure that you have access to the care that best suits your needs. They will also help you hone your home-care skills so that you can maintain the optimum level of health that you want.

What are the symptoms of Gum Disease?

• Bleeding gums
• Sore gums
• Receding gums
• Swollen gums
• Red or purple gums
• Persistent bad breath

How do I know if I have gum disease?

The best way to find out if you have gum disease is to visit your dentist today. The dentists at Ottawa West will help create a customized treatment plan to treat your bleeding gums, sore gums, receding gums, or swollen gums.

Visit us if you are experiencing symptoms of gum disease; such as bleeding gums, swollen gums, sore gums, or receding gums.