Gum Disease Treatment in Scarborough

Cost depends on how advanced the gum disease is and how many areas of the mouth need treatment. Scaling and root planing is often billed by quadrant rather than as one flat fee. Many insurance plans and CDCP eligibility can offset part of the cost. We give you a written quote after your gum assessment.

Gingivitis, the earliest stage, is generally reversible with a thorough cleaning and better home care. Periodontitis, the more advanced stage, can be managed and stabilized with treatment, but any bone or tissue already lost typically doesn't grow back on its own. That's why catching it early makes a real difference.

Bleeding usually means there's inflammation from plaque along the gumline, even if you're brushing consistently — it may be a technique issue, a spot you're missing, or early gum disease. It's worth having us take a look rather than assuming it's normal, since early treatment is simpler.

It's a deeper cleaning than a routine one, reaching below the gumline to remove plaque and tartar and smoothing the tooth root so gums can heal and reattach. It's the standard first treatment for gum disease and is usually done with local anaesthetic for comfort.

We numb the area with local anaesthetic before a deep cleaning, so most patients don't feel pain during treatment. Afterward, some mild tenderness or sensitivity is common for a day or two, similar to how gums feel after a thorough cleaning.

It depends on how much of your mouth is affected. Some patients complete treatment in one or two visits, while more advanced cases are treated in sections over a few appointments, followed by a healing check a few weeks later.

In advanced, untreated cases, yes — periodontitis can damage the bone and tissue that hold teeth in place, eventually leading to loose or lost teeth. This is a slow process, and it's part of why we take early symptoms like bleeding gums seriously rather than waiting.

Most patients who've had gum disease do best with cleanings every three to four months, rather than the standard six-month interval, to keep the infection from returning and catch any early signs of relapse. We'll set a schedule based on how your gums respond after treatment, and may space visits out further over time if your gum measurements stay stable.

Gum disease is an infection, and ongoing inflammation in the body has been linked to broader health conditions in research, though we're not able to make specific medical claims here. It's a good reason not to ignore bleeding gums, and to mention any relevant health conditions to us.