Dental Hygiene for Everyone
Most asked questions we receive.
Most people don’t connect their mouths to the rest of their bodies. However, research studies have linked gum infection to the other diseases in the body. If your gums bleed, the infection can travel through the blood stream or airways thereby increasing your chances of heart disease, stroke, respiratory diseases and preterm or low birthweight babies. Gum infection can also make it difficult to control diabetes.
Gum disease begins with the formation of soft (plague) and hard (calculus/tarter) deposits on the surface of the teeth. Without proper oral care, these bacteria can cause inflammation of the gums (gingivitis). If this infection is left untreated for too long, it can penetrate the gum line and slowly destroy the bone and supporting tissues around the teeth, ultimately leading to tooth loss. Prevention is the key to maintaining oral health. With regular, proper home and professional oral care, gum disease can be controlled or even reversed.
The warning signs of gum disease include:
• Red, swollen or tender gums
• Bleeding while brushing or flossing
• Persistent bad breath
• Loose or separating teeth
• Most people are not aware of gum disease since it is completely asymptomatic and painless in the early stages.
If plaque and tartar are not removed, they work as a team and together contribute to destroy the gums and bone thus causing periodontal disease.
Our mouths contain both beneficial and harmful bacteria. When harmful bacteria become dominant and accumulate in dental plaque, they form a biofilm on the surface of the teeth. This biofilm irritates the gums and can lead to gingivitis, the early stage of gum disease.
Main causes of gum disease
• Poor oral hygiene – irregular or ineffective brushing and flossing
• Plaque and tartar buildup – bacteria trigger inflammation of the gums
• Smoking or vaping – reduces blood flow to the gums and slows healing
• Hormonal changes – pregnancy, menopause, and puberty can make gums more sensitive
• Medical conditions – diabetes, immune disorders, and some medications
• Dry mouth – reduced saliva allows bacteria to grow more easily
• Genetics – some people are more prone to gum disease
• Stress – can weaken the immune response
• Misaligned teeth or faulty dental work – create areas where plaque is harder to remove.
The number of treatments will vary depending on the extent of the gum disease and the amount of deposits. For clients who have regular teeth cleaning it is usually one appointment. For clients who has never had professional teeth cleaning or cleaned their teeth long time ago the treatment may take up to 4 appointments. Once you finished the active phase of periodontal treatment your dental hygienist will inform you about the frequency you need to come for teeth and gums maintenance and it will take just one appointment.
Bill 171 passed in 2007 giving to the public direct access to dental hygiene services without having to see a dentist. Dental Hygienist has to be registered with College of Dental Hygienist of Ontario (www.cdho.org) and authorized by the CDHO to 'self initiate'. To search your Dental Hygienist please visit this directory https://publicregister.cdho.org/en-US
Tetyana has a Bachelor of Science degree, evaluated by World Educational Service of Canada. She is a member of Canadian Dental Hygiene Association and Halton Peel Dental Hygiene Society. Tetyana is taking great pride in her work and is passionate about caring for people and their oral health.
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