We Are Excited to Let You Know That We Are Open and Resuming With All Dental TreatmentWhile many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety. We are following the Directives from the ...
WHAT IS PERIODONTICS?The term is derived from the Greek word peri, for around, and odont, for tooth. Peterborough Periodontist
PREVENTING PERIODONTAL DISEASEPeriodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is caused when bacteria in plaque (a sticky, colorless film that forms in the mouth) buil...
Plaque and you teethYour teeth are covered with a sticky film called plaque that can contribute to tooth decay and gum disease. Plaque contains bacteria, whi...
Know about your dental cleaningScaling and root planing is a careful cleaning of the root surfaces to remove plaque and calculus [tartar] from deep periodontal pockets ...