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    {"id":1057,"date":"2025-11-24T08:52:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/dental-care\/general-and-family-dentistry\/soins-des-gencives-parodontie\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T03:46:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T08:46:16","slug":"gum-care-periodontics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/en\/dental-care\/general-and-family-dentistry\/gum-care-periodontics\/","title":{"rendered":"Gum Care (periodontics)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-element--has-background vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-2e8bc4dc\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-2e8bc4dc\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><div class=\"vce-asset-background-simple-container vce-visible-all-only vce-asset-background-simple--style-cover vce-asset-background-simple--position-center-top\"><div class=\"vce-asset-background-simple\">\n              <div style='background-image: url(\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Soins-des-gencives.jpg\");'  class=\"vce-asset-background-simple-item vcv-lozad\" ><\/div>\n              <noscript>\n                <div class=\"vce-asset-background-simple-item\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Soins-des-gencives.jpg)\"><\/div>\n              <\/noscript>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-71p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first padding365t\" id=\"el-28e1c341\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-28e1c341\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-28e1c341\"><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-0 padding60x vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-9180ec03\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-9180ec03\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-997b808a\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-997b808a\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-997b808a\"><div class=\"vce-text-block font64 semibold white\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-1b5d9c45\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-1b5d9c45\"><p>Protecting the foundations of your smile<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block white padding150b \"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-391d4cd3\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-391d4cd3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gums play an essential role in the health of your mouth. They protect the bone and tissues that support the teeth, while contributing to the stability and balance of the dentition. When they become inflamed or infected, the entire oral structure can be weakened. That's why screening and treatment for gum and periodontal disease are cornerstones of <em>general dentistry.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Dentown Dental Center, we pay special attention to the gum health of our patients, regardless <em>of their age.<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-29p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-439d7746\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-439d7746\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-439d7746\"><div class=\"vcv-row-control-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 padding60x  vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-5622ca31\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-5622ca31\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-818fa30d\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-818fa30d\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-818fa30d\"><div class=\"vce-shortcode font14\"><div class=\"vce-shortcode-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-f7f164fa\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-f7f164fa\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/en\/\">Accueil<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 padding350x padding100t  vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-e43a9f01\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-e43a9f01\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-e13bad38\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-e13bad38\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-e13bad38\"><div class=\"vce-text-block font48 center semibold relative z4\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-59a6cd0e\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-59a6cd0e\"><h1>Gum Care <em>(periodontics)<\/em><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--has-col-background vce-row--col-gap-45 padding85x padding100t nopaddmobile vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--middle\" id=\"el-46e16d5b\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-46e16d5b\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-43p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first paddmobile margin50tmobile\" id=\"el-1ad2cab1\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-1ad2cab1\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-1ad2cab1\"><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-4a4fe56b\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-4a4fe56b\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-78a035c3\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-78a035c3\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-78a035c3\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container fullwidthimg empreinte-top-right block-bg-right rectimage  vce-single-image--align-left\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-08e48a46\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-08e48a46\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 500px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 93%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\" src=\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Comprendre-les-maladies-des-gencives.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Comprendre-les-maladies-des-gencives.png\" data-attachment-id=\"565\" alt=\"Comprendre les maladies des gencives\" title=\"Comprendre les maladies des gencives\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-single-image-container fullwidthimg nomobile vce-single-image--align-left\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-222ca83f\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-222ca83f\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 500px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 53%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\" src=\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/La-parodontite.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/La-parodontite.png\" data-attachment-id=\"566\" alt=\"La parodontite\" title=\"La parodontite\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-element--has-background vce-col--md-57p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last margin50tmobile\" id=\"el-8e2cb57f\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-8e2cb57f\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-8e2cb57f\"><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 padding75x relative z4 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-00a2cbc0\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-00a2cbc0\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-ccacaa0e\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-ccacaa0e\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-ccacaa0e\"><div class=\"vce-text-block white font48 semibold\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-19b6fe50\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-19b6fe50\"><h2>Understanding <em>gum disease<\/em><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block white font18\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-902ac181\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-902ac181\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodontics is the branch of dentistry that deals with the tissues that support the teeth, namely the gums, cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. Periodontal disease often progresses slowly and painlessly and can go unnoticed for several months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two main stages of the disease are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gingivitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: superficial inflammation caused by the accumulation of plaque and tartar. It manifests itself as red, swollen gums that bleed more easily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Periodontitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a deeper infection that attacks the tissues supporting the teeth. It can lead to loose teeth, bone loss, and eventually the loss of one or more teeth if left untreated.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--has-col-background vce-row--col-gap-45 vce-row-wrap--reverse padding85x padding100t nopaddmobile vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--middle\" id=\"el-134bfb94\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-134bfb94\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-element--has-background vce-col--md-57p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first margin50tmobile\" id=\"el-31ef10e9\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-31ef10e9\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-31ef10e9\"><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 padding75x relative z4 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-0c3d2dac\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-0c3d2dac\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-2357c130\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-2357c130\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-2357c130\"><div class=\"vce-text-block white font48 semibold\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-e925329c\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-e925329c\"><h2>What are the warning signs to watch <em>out for?<\/em><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block white font18\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-b10be37c\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-b10be37c\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain symptoms should prompt you to seek immediate <em>medical attention:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding when brushing or flossing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent bad breath;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum recession (teeth becoming \u201cloose\u201d);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth mobility or a feeling that the teeth <em>have moved;<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black spaces\/pus between the teeth and gums.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you are not experiencing pain, these signs often indicate periodontal disease that <em>requires treatment.<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-43p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last paddmobile margin50tmobile\" id=\"el-ebb15b93\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-ebb15b93\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-ebb15b93\"><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-bacd1b19\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-bacd1b19\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-b6729cf7\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-b6729cf7\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-b6729cf7\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container fullwidthimg block-bg-right rectimage  vce-single-image--align-left\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-e5f2a275\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-e5f2a275\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 500px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; 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padding-bottom: 101.2%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\" src=\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Un-traitement-adapte-a-votre-condition.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Un-traitement-adapte-a-votre-condition.png\" data-attachment-id=\"577\" alt=\"Un traitement adapt\u00e9 \u00e0 votre condition\" title=\"Un traitement adapt\u00e9 \u00e0 votre condition\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-c06f1dcb\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-c06f1dcb\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-ba099973\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-ba099973\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-ba099973\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container fullwidthimg nomobile empreinte vce-single-image--align-left\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-24462ef4\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-24462ef4\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 500px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\" src=\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Selon-la-severite-du-probleme.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Selon-la-severite-du-probleme.png\" data-attachment-id=\"578\" alt=\"Selon la s\u00e9v\u00e9rit\u00e9 du probl\u00e8me, plusieurs approches sont possibles\" title=\"Selon la s\u00e9v\u00e9rit\u00e9 du probl\u00e8me, plusieurs approches sont possibles\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-element--has-background vce-col--md-57p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last margin50tmobile\" id=\"el-ba4413f3\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-ba4413f3\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-ba4413f3\"><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 padding75x relative z4 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-e22429e4\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-e22429e4\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-ab038aab\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-ab038aab\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-ab038aab\"><div class=\"vce-text-block white font48 semibold\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-68ab3ff5\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-68ab3ff5\"><h2>Treatment tailored to <em>your condition<\/em><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block white font18\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-f5850786\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-f5850786\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodontal treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis. During your examination, we measure the depth of the periodontal pockets (the space between the gums and the roots), assess the inflammation, and take X-rays<em> if necessary.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the severity of the problem, several approaches <em>are possible:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Root planing (deep scaling)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: cleaning under the gums to remove all bacteria and tartar lodged in the periodontal pockets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regular follow-up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: to stabilize the condition and prevent progression.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Referral to a periodontist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: in more advanced cases, a specialized evaluation may be recommended, or a specific procedure may be required.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal is to preserve your natural teeth and slow down the deterioration of the supporting tissues of the <em>entire dentition.<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--has-col-background vce-row--col-gap-45 vce-row-wrap--reverse padding85x padding100t nopaddmobile vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--middle\" id=\"el-944f9fec\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-944f9fec\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-element--has-background vce-col--md-57p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first margin50tmobile\" id=\"el-be1cf52f\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-be1cf52f\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-be1cf52f\"><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 padding75x relative z4 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-f171a0f2\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-f171a0f2\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-b5379218\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-b5379218\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-b5379218\"><div class=\"vce-text-block white font48 semibold\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-b0eec943\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-b0eec943\"><h2>A preventive and proactive approach<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block white font18\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-64ef4d8b\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-64ef4d8b\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with many dental conditions, prevention is the best defense against gum disease. Good oral hygiene at home, combined with regular professional check-ups, will keep your gums healthy in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need gum treatment, we will support you every step of the way. Our team will also provide you with the tools you need to take care of your oral health on a daily basis.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-43p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last paddmobile margin50tmobile\" id=\"el-3954dea3\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-3954dea3\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-3954dea3\"><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-8171969f\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-8171969f\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-c9353d62\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-c9353d62\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-c9353d62\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container fullwidthimg block-bg-right rectimage  vce-single-image--align-left\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-6a3b406d\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-6a3b406d\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 500px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 115.2%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\" src=\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Une-approche-preventive-et-proactive.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/centredentairedentown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Une-approche-preventive-et-proactive.png\" data-attachment-id=\"580\" alt=\"Une approche pr\u00e9ventive et proactive\" title=\"Une approche pr\u00e9ventive et proactive\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--has-col-background vce-row--col-gap-30 padding75x nopaddmobile padding150b padding150t vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-2ba96015\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-2ba96015\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-element--has-background vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-69dac699\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-69dac699\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-69dac699\"><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-75 padding75x  padding50t padding75b white vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--bottom\" id=\"el-1758906f\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-1758906f\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-53p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-f919811b\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-f919811b\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-f919811b\"><div class=\"vce-text-block white font48 semibold\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-39d8c443\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-39d8c443\"><h2>Make an Appointment Today<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-7dfdd4fd\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-7dfdd4fd\"><p>Looking for a dentist in Saint-L\u00e9onard who provides comprehensive and accessible care? Our team is here for you. Call us at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"tel:5146572001\">(514) 657-2001<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;or book your appointment online. We look forward to taking care <em>of your smile.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-shortcode padding50t\"><div class=\"vce-shortcode-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-b1449431\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-b1449431\"><div id=\"map1\" style=\"width: 100%;height: 27vw;min-height: 362px;position: relative;overflow: hidden;border-radius: 16px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-47p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last padding75t\" id=\"el-5b38cab5\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-5b38cab5\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-5b38cab5\"><div class=\"vce-shortcode\"><div class=\"vce-shortcode-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-9d9fe8b4\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-9d9fe8b4\">\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f211-o1\" lang=\"en-CA\" dir=\"ltr\" 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