Fight Gum Infection: Gingivitis Treatment in Hamilton

Gingivitis

The early stage of gum disease is called gingivitis. At this stage, the infection/inflammation affecting your gums hasn’t reached the bones yet. Rigorous oral hygiene can control it. Regular teeth brushing, flossing and rinsing with a disinfectant solution (such as Chlorhexidine, or Listerine) or salt water, along with your bi-annual professional dental cleanings can control and even prevent the infection.

Periodontitis

Periodontitis is the more advanced level of the gum infection. At this stage, pockets will be formed between your teeth and gums, you’ll start losing bone structure and your teeth will start to decay. Scaling and root planning, a non-surgical procedure of deep cleaning, will be done by our dental hygienist.