Bleeding gums
Brushing or flossing turns the sink pink - the #1 early warning.
Gum health assessment in Thunder Bay - catch gum disease before it costs you teeth
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Tue - Wed, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Fri
1480 Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Gum health assessment in Thunder Bay - catch gum disease before it costs you teeth
Full periodontal charting in Thunder Bay: pocket-depth measurement, recession and bleeding mapping and a written gum-care plan. Because gum disease is silent, common - and completely manageable when caught early.
Gum Health Assessment
Full periodontal charting and early gum-disease detection, with therapy to restore gum health.
- Pocket-depth & recession charting
- Bleeding & inflammation mapping
- Personalized gum-care plan
8 signs you should book a gum assessment
Red, puffy gums
Healthy gums are pale pink and firm, never swollen.
Persistent bad breath
Bacteria below the gumline produce odors mouthwash can't mask.
Receding gums
Teeth looking "longer" or notches at the gumline.
Gumline sensitivity
Cold or sweet zings where roots become exposed.
Loose or shifting teeth
Bone support weakening changes how teeth sit.
Pus or bad taste
Active infection between tooth and gum.
Family history
Gum disease runs in families - know your baseline early.
Zero signs? Still worth a baseline - half of adults with gum disease feel nothing at all.
What happens during your gum assessment
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Risk-factor review
Smoking, diabetes, medications, stress, pregnancy and family history - all change your gum risk.
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Visual examination
Gum colour, texture, swelling and recession recorded tooth by tooth.
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Gentle periodontal probing
Six pocket-depth measurements per tooth with a feather-light probe - pressure you barely feel.
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Bleeding & mobility mapping
Where gums bleed and whether any tooth shows movement.
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Bone-level review
X-rays checked for the bone loss gum disease causes silently.
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Your gum score & written plan
Results explained in plain language, with the exact therapy and recall interval your gums need.
What do gum pocket depths mean?
| Pocket depth | What it means | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 mm | Healthy gums | Routine cleaning every 6 months |
| 4-5 mm | Early gum disease (gingivitis → early periodontitis) | Improved home care + cleaning; re-check in 3 months |
| 6-7 mm | Moderate periodontitis with early bone loss | Deep cleaning (scaling & root planing) |
| 7 mm+ | Advanced periodontitis | SRP + 3-4 month maintenance; specialist co-management if needed |
You'll leave with your numbers in writing - knowledge is the first treatment.
What raises your gum-disease risk in Thunder Bay?
- Smoking & vaping: the strongest modifiable risk - and it masks bleeding, hiding disease.
- Diabetes: a two-way relationship; gum infection raises blood sugar and vice versa.
- Pregnancy & hormones: hormonal shifts amplify gum inflammation.
- Medications causing dry mouth: less saliva, less natural protection.
- Stress & grinding: immune suppression and bite trauma stress gum support.
- Genetics & age: family history sets your baseline - we monitor tighter if needed.
After your assessment: your results pathway
- Healthy: 6-month recall cleanings and coaching.
- Gingivitis: professional cleaning + technique coaching - fully reversible.
- Periodontitis: deep cleaning & periodontal therapy, then maintenance.
- Stable post-therapy: periodontal maintenance every 3-4 months to hold the gain.
Bleeding gums are not normal. Let's find out why.
Gentle, judgment-free gum assessments at 1480 Walsh St W, Thunder Bay - same-week appointments.
"Gentle, thorough, honest. My gums are healthier than they've been in years." - David K., periodontal patient
"I used to dread cleanings. Here it's soft music, a warm blanket, zero judgment." - Priya S., verified patient
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Questions, answered
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+1 (873) 688-5426
Bleeding Is Your Gums' Alarm System - It Signals Inflammation, Usually From Plaque Bacteria At The Gumline. Early (gingivitis) It's Fully Reversible; Ignored, It Can Progress To Bone Loss. An Assessment Tells You Which Stage You're In.
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No. We Use A Feather-light Probe And Gentle Technique; Most Patients Feel Only Light Pressure. If Gums Are Actively Inflamed We Can Defer Full Charting Until After Initial Therapy - Comfort First, Data Second.
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It's Included With First Visits And Recall Cleanings. Standalone Re-assessments Run $60-$120, Usually Covered Under Periodontal Exam Benefits; NIHB Covers Eligible Clients.
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At Every Hygiene Visit - Charting Is Repeated At Recall So Changes Are Caught Early. If You're In Periodontal Maintenance, That Means Every 3-4 Months; Healthy Gums, Every 6 Months.
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1-3 Mm Is Healthy; 4-5 Mm Signals Early Disease; 6-7 Mm Moderate Periodontitis; 7 Mm+ Advanced Disease. Your Written Chart Shows Every Site And We Walk You Through Exactly What Each Number Means For Your Plan.
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The Assessment Diagnoses - Measuring Pockets, Bleeding And Bone. Deep Cleaning (scaling & Root Planing) Treats, Removing The Bacteria The Assessment Found. One Informs The Other.
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