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Monday: 7:30am - 5:00pm Friday: 7:30am - 5:00pm

Tuesday: 7:30am - 5:00pm Saturday: Closed

Wednesday: 7:30am - 5:00pm Sunday: Closed

Thursday: 7:30am - 5:00pm

2055
Peel Street, Suite 825

Montreal, QC
H3A 1V4

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Gum Disease Therapy

What is Gum Disease Therapy?

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease poses serious consequences for your dental health. These are bacterial gum infections that destroy gum tissue and the supporting bone that holds teeth in place. It’s a chronic condition that can proceed quickly in different people and result in teeth that are infected and loose and that may need to be removed.

We know that bleeding gums is closely connected to how we brush and floss. And most people don’t brush and floss enough. But removing plaque is one part of the story. Gum disease is a sign of many other problems throughout the body. If you suspect you have or have been diagnosed with gum disease it is important that you get treatment as soon as possible. Gum disease is reversible in its early to moderate stages.

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What are the signs and risk factors of gum disease?

Bleeding Gums

Gums should not bleed when you brush and floss. Gum swelling, red gums, or sore gums may also accompany bleeding. Tooth sensitivity may occur as well and may be due to gum recession from the infected, bleeding gums.

Gum Recession or Gum Pocketing

Do your teeth look like they are getting longer? This is not a sign of aging but rather a sign of gum recession. Teeth that appear “long” may be due to the fact that there is a loss of gum tissue around the tooth, exposing the root. In addition, the presence of Gum pockets, the space between the gums and teeth is also a major indicator of gum disease progression. A probe is placed down in between the tooth and the gums to measure the depth of gum detachment (a healthy range is between 1mm and 3mm).

Tooth Sensitivity

Gum recession or pocketing can lead to tooth sensitivity. In these cases, tooth sensitivity can be a sign of gum disease progression. Chronically inflamed gum tissue exposes the root surface of the tooth making it more susceptible to decay, abfraction (wear in the root surface), tooth sensitivity, and potential tooth loss.

High Blood Sugar

If your blood sugar is high, you may have or be at risk of type 2 diabetes. The link between gum disease and type 2 diabetes is two-directional. People with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of gum disease that progresses faster. That’s why it’s important for Dr. Michel Youssef to know whether you have type 2 diabetes or not.

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Dr. Michel Youssef
Dental Surgeon

2055 Peel Street,
Suite 825
Montréal, Québec
H3A 1V4

HOURS OF OPERATION


Monday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed