Periodontical Services in Winnipeg | Greenwoods Dental ✅

At our Winnipeg clinic, we specialize in periodontics – the essential branch of dentistry focused on the health of your gums and the vital structures supporting your teeth. From preventing gum disease to advanced treatments and dental implants, our dedicated team is here to protect your smile’s foundation.

What is Periodontics?

Periodontics is all about keeping your gums, bone, and ligaments healthy. These are the unsung heroes that hold your teeth firmly in place. A periodontist is a highly skilled dental specialist who has undergone extensive training to prevent, diagnose, and treat periodontal disease (gum disease) and to expertly place dental implants.

Understanding Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease, often called gum disease, is an infection of the tissues surrounding your teeth. It typically progresses through stages:

Gingivitis: This is the earliest, mildest form. It’s caused by plaque buildup irritating your gums, leading to inflammation, redness, and bleeding. Good oral hygiene can usually reverse it.
Periodontitis: If gingivitis isn’t treated, plaque hardens into tartar. This leads to pockets forming between your gums and teeth, fostering infection, bone loss, and eventually, loose teeth or even tooth loss.

Keep an eye out for these common signs:

Red, swollen, or tender gums
Gums that bleed easily when you brush or floss
Persistent bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth
Receding gums (gums pulling away from the teeth)
Loose or sensitive teeth
Changes in how your teeth fit together when you bite

Our Periodontic Services and Treatments

Our Winnipeg periodontists offer a full spectrum of services to manage and treat periodontal disease and its effects, ensuring your gums and teeth remain healthy and strong.

Non-Surgical Solutions

Scaling and Root Planing: This deep cleaning procedure meticulously removes plaque and tartar from below the gum line and smooths root surfaces to prevent future bacterial buildup.
Antibiotic Therapy: We may use topical or oral antibiotics to effectively control bacterial infections.

Advanced Surgical Treatments

Flap Surgery (Pocket Reduction Surgery): If needed, we gently lift the gums for a thorough cleaning of tooth roots and reshape bone to reduce deep pockets.
Gum Grafts: To address gum recession, we can take healthy tissue (often from the roof of your mouth) or use a donor source to cover exposed tooth roots, protecting them from sensitivity and decay.
Bone Grafts: When bone is lost due to periodontal disease, we use bone grafts to regenerate new bone, helping to secure teeth or prepare the area for dental implants.
Guided Tissue Regeneration: This advanced technique uses a special membrane to encourage the regrowth of bone and tissue that may have been lost to bacterial infection.
Dental Implants: As specialists in oral structure, our periodontists are experts in the precise surgical placement of dental implants, which act as durable artificial tooth roots to support crowns, bridges, or dentures.

Why Choose Us?

Experienced Team: Our dental professionals are trained to handle emergencies with expertise and care.
Compassionate Care: We understand the urgency and discomfort associated with dental emergencies and provide immediate relief.
State-of-the-Art Facility: We use advanced technology to ensure effective and efficient treatment for all emergency situations.
Convenient Location: Located in Winnipeg, we are easily accessible for urgent dental care needs.

Don’t wait if you’re experiencing a dental emergency. Contact Greenwoods Dental today for immediate assistance and get the relief you need.