Gum graft recovery is usually a gradual process rather than a single finish line. Most patients begin feeling more comfortable within the first week or two, but the grafted tissue continues healing and integrating after the initial soreness has improved. Knowing what to eat, how to protect the surgical site and when to return to… Continue reading Gum Graft Recovery: What to Eat, Avoid and Expect
The main difference between periodontal maintenance and a regular cleaning is the patient’s gum-health history. A regular cleaning helps prevent disease in a generally healthy mouth. Periodontal maintenance helps control previously treated gum disease and reduce the risk that it will become active again. They may seem similar from the treatment chair, but they are… Continue reading Periodontal Maintenance vs. Regular Dental Cleaning
A little blood in the sink can be easy to dismiss. Maybe you brushed too hard. Maybe you skipped flossing for a few days. Maybe your gums have always been a bit sensitive. Sometimes, those explanations are true. But gums that bleed regularly are not something to ignore. Healthy gums should not bleed often during… Continue reading Bleeding Gums, Loose Teeth, Or Bad Breath? When To See A Periodontist
Dental implant treatment is a major decision, and for many patients, one of the first questions is cost. It is completely reasonable to ask whether dental implants are covered by insurance, whether the Canadian Dental Care Plan can help, and what related procedures may or may not be included. The answer is rarely simple. Coverage… Continue reading Are Dental Implants Covered By Insurance Or The Canadian Dental Care Plan?
Gum disease does not always announce itself loudly. For many people, it starts with something small: a little blood in the sink after brushing, gums that look puffier than usual, or breath that does not feel fresh even after regular brushing. Because these signs can come and go, they are easy to dismiss. But gum… Continue reading How Do I Know If I Have Gum Disease? Early Signs Hamilton Patients Shouldn’t Ignore
Being told you need a “deep cleaning” can feel alarming, especially if your regular dental visits have always felt routine. The name sounds intense. The idea of something going below the gumline sounds uncomfortable. And if you have never heard the words “scaling and root planing” before, you may not even know what you are… Continue reading Scaling and Root Planing in Hamilton: What to Expect Before, During, and After
Most people managing diabetes are used to hearing about complications that affect the heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves. The mouth rarely comes up. But the relationship between diabetes and gum disease is one of the most clinically significant connections in all of oral health — and it runs in both directions. That is what makes… Continue reading Gum Disease and Diabetes: What Hamilton Patients Need to Know
If you have been told you might need a bone graft before getting a dental implant, your first reaction was probably something like: “Wait, why?” It sounds like an extra step, an extra cost, and potentially more healing time. And in some ways, all of that is true. But once you understand what a bone… Continue reading Do You Need a Bone Graft Before Dental Implants? A Hamilton Patient’s Guide
Most people think of a periodontal visit as something you do for your gums. And yes, gum health is central to what we do at OMG Perio. But there is another reason your appointment here may matter more than you realise – oral cancer screening. Oral cancer is among the more serious diagnoses a patient… Continue reading Oral Cancer Screening in Hamilton: Why Your Periodontal Visit Could Be Life-Saving
If you have ever been told you have a gummy smile or you need a crown but “there isn’t enough tooth showing,” crown lengthening can sound like a strange detour. Why touch the gums when the issue feels like it’s the tooth? In many cases, it is the gums (and sometimes the bone beneath them)… Continue reading Crown Lengthening: When a Gum Lift Makes the Difference
