Your Southwest Calgary Choice for Periodontics and Endodontics!

Healthy gums are essential for overall oral health and well being! Our mouth is a complicated organ filled with different working parts, requiring different kinds of treatments. At Woodlands Dental, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive periodontics and endodontics to help you maintain a beautiful smile and healthy teeth and gums. Our experienced team utilizes the latest techniques and technologies to ensure effective treatment and management of periodontal issues, emphasizing both prevention and restoration. Woodlands Dental looks forward to seeing you soon to help you on the road to healthy teeth and gums.

What is Periodontics and Endodontics?

While periodontists and endodontics both specialize in treating dental issues, they focus on different aspects of oral health. Periodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry focused on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gum disease and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. They specialize in saving your gums, root cells, alveolar bone and periodontal ligament, focusing on gum inflammation, gum disease and treating these issues. Endodontics is concerned with the overall health of the dental pulp and the nerves and tissue within the tooth and surrounding the tooth root, specializing in managing tooth pain and any infection that is coming from inside of the tooth.

Periodontal Maintenance

Periodontal maintenance is a critical aspect of ongoing oral health for individuals with a history of gum disease. This proactive approach involves regular cleanings and examinations designed to keep the gums healthy and prevent the recurrence of periodontal issues. At Woodlands Dental, we create personalized maintenance plans tailored to your specific needs. Typically, periodontal maintenance appointments are scheduled every three to four months, although this depends on each patient’s individual needs. These appointments not only include professional cleaning to remove plaque and tartar, but also comprehensive assessments of your gum health, allowing us to catch any potential problems early. Let Woodlands Dental help with periodontal maintenance on your journey towards optimal oral health.

Treatment of Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease ranges from mild gingivitis to severe periodontitis, and can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. The Woodlands Dental team is equipped to diagnose and treat all stages of periodontal disease. Treatment options may include deep cleanings (scaling and root planing), antibiotics, and in more advanced cases, surgical interventions to restore gum health. We work closely with you to develop a treatment plan that addresses your unique situation, aiming to restore your gums and protect your teeth. Let Woodlands Dental help you manage and treat your periodontal diseases so you can attain optimum oral health.

Laser Periodontal Therapy

Unfortunately, many adults have some form of gum disease, requiring treatment. Laser periodontal therapy is an advanced treatment option that utilizes focused light energy to target and eliminate bacteria and infected tissue in the gums. A special periodontal probe measures the infected tissue, evaluates the depth of the pockets and calculates bone loss. A pulsed laser light is then able to quickly remove diseased tissue and kill bacteria in the areas between the gums and the teeth. This non-surgical cleaning technique offers numerous benefits, including reduced discomfort, faster healing times, and improved outcomes compared to traditional methods. At Woodlands Dental, we are pleased to incorporate laser technology to enhance the effectiveness of periodontal treatments, providing a more comfortable experience while promoting healthier gums.

Management of Dental Abscesses

A dental abscess is a localized collection of pus that is associated with a particular tooth. Dental abscesses often result from untreated periodontal disease and can lead to severe pain and infection. It is important to get it treated right away. At Woodlands Dental, we are pleased to offer comprehensive care for dental abscesses, which may include draining the abscess, administering antibiotics and addressing the underlying periodontal issues. Our goal is to alleviate pain and restore your oral health while ensuring you receive the support and guidance you need throughout the treatment process. Let Woodlands Dental help with your dental abscesses so you can enjoy optimum oral health.