Periodontal (Gums) in Amherstburg
Catching gum disease before it becomes permanent
Bleeding gums are usually the first sign of gingivitis — the earliest stage of gum disease. The good news: with proper mechanical cleaning, gingivitis is 100% reversible. Left untreated, though, it can progress to periodontitis, where the body begins to treat teeth as foreign objects and dissolves the bone that holds them in place. Once that bone is lost, it can never grow back.
At every visit, we fully evaluate the state of your teeth and gums and build a cleaning regimen – including how often you come in – that’s right for you.
Why Amherstburg Dental
- Comprehensive gum evaluation at every visit
- A cleaning regimen built around you
- 2-4 recommended visits per year
- Patient education on preventing bone loss
Two stages, two very different outcomes
Gingivitis - Early & Reversible
Bleeding gums are a sign of gingivitis, the earliest stage of gum disease. With proper mechanical cleaning - brushing two to four minutes per side and flossing daily to clean all five surfaces of every tooth - gingivitis is 100% reversible.
Periodontitis - Advanced
Left untreated, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis. Your body begins to treat teeth as foreign objects, dissolving the bone that anchors them - causing teeth to loosen, shift, and potentially be lost. Bone lost this way can never grow back.
Homecare that actually works
What to expect
Comprehensive Evaluation
We check the health of your teeth and gums at every visit, watching for the early signs of gingivitis.
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A Regimen Built Around You
Together we set a cleaning schedule and home-care routine that fits your needs and your risk level.
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Ongoing Monitoring
Regular visits - two to four times a year - let us catch and reverse gingivitis before it can progress.
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Patient Education
We walk you through exactly what's happening in your mouth, so you understand why consistent care matters.
Gingivitis is completely reversible – but periodontitis, and the bone loss it causes, is not. Staying consistent with visits and home care now is the simplest way to protect your smile for good.
Ready to talk about your gum health?
Call (519) 736-4073 or book a consultation online today.