Periodontal Therapy Lloydminster

Periodontal Care

Gum Disease Treatment in Lloydminster

Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile. At College Park Dental, we help detect, treat, and monitor gum disease before it causes lasting damage.

Book a Gum Health Screening

Do Not Ignore Bleeding Gums

Early care can help save teeth.

Gum disease can progress quietly, which is why regular dental exams and periodontal screenings matter.

What It Is

Understanding Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease, commonly called gum disease, is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. It can affect the gums, ligaments, and bone that support your smile.

Gingivitis is the earliest stage and usually affects the gums. If it is not treated, it can progress to periodontitis, a more serious form that can damage bone and lead to tooth loss.

Stage 01

Gingivitis

Early gum inflammation that may cause bleeding, swelling, or tenderness. It is often reversible with proper care.

Stage 02

Periodontitis

Advanced gum disease that can affect bone support, loosen teeth, and increase the risk of tooth loss.

Watch for Changes

Common Symptoms of Gum Disease

Gum disease does not always hurt at first, so these signs are worth paying attention to.

Bad Breath

Receding Gums

Bleeding or Swollen Gums

Tooth or Gum Sensitivity

Silent Progression

Gum Disease Can Be Easy to Miss

Many people do not realize they have gum disease because symptoms can be mild or develop slowly. Regular dental exams allow your dentist and hygienist to check gum pocket depths, bleeding, recession, tartar buildup, and bone support.

Early detection gives you the best chance to control infection, reduce inflammation, and keep your natural teeth healthy for longer.

Treatment Focus

Remove bacteria. Calm inflammation. Protect bone.

Treating gum disease early is one of the best ways to help preserve your natural teeth.

How Gum Disease Is Treated

Professional Care for Healthier Gums

Scaling and root planing, sometimes called deep cleaning, removes plaque, tartar, and bacteria from above and below the gumline. This helps reduce the irritation that causes gum inflammation.

Depending on your condition, your dentist may also recommend additional care such as locally placed antibiotics, periodontal maintenance visits, or referral for more advanced gum treatment.

Screen

We check your gums, pocket depths, bleeding, recession, and signs of bone loss.

Treat

We recommend treatment to reduce bacteria, tartar, and inflammation around the teeth.

Maintain

Regular maintenance visits help monitor gum health and reduce the chance of disease returning.

Gum Disease FAQs

Yes. Gum disease often develops quietly. Bleeding gums, bad breath, recession, or sensitivity may appear before pain does.

Gingivitis can often be reversed with better home care and professional dental cleanings. Once bone loss occurs, ongoing periodontal care may be needed to manage the condition.

Gum health is usually checked during regular dental exams. Patients with periodontal disease may need more frequent maintenance visits.