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PERIODONTAL EVALUATION

Periodontal (Gum) Evaluation

Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy mouth. Bright White Dental Hygiene Clinic evaluates

  • Measures gum pocket depth & health
  • Check for gingivitis and periodontitis
  • Detects early gum disease (gingivitis)
  • Catches issues before tooth loss
  • Personalized gum-care plan
  • Gentle, thorough assessment
  • Direct billing to major insurers
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Close-up of a healthy smile with pink, firm gums after a periodontal evaluation at Bright White Dental Hygiene Clinic in Riverview NB

Worried about your gums?

Bleeding, swollen, or receding gums are early signs of gum disease — which is reversible when caught early.

  1. 1Early gum disease is reversible
  2. 2Protects against tooth loss
  3. 3Linked to overall health
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What to Expect During Your Periodontal (Gum) Evaluation Appointment

  1. 1

    Gum Measurement

    We gently measure the pockets around each tooth.

  2. 2

    Assessment

    We check for bleeding, recession, and bone support.

  3. 3

    Findings

    We explain your gum health in plain language.

  4. 4

    Care Plan

    We recommend cleanings, home care, or further treatment as needed.

Video Answers About Periodontal & Gum Health

Amber-Lee, registered dental hygienist, explains whether bleeding gums mean gingivitis in a Bright White Dental Hygiene video FAQ
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Do Bleeding Gums Mean I Have Gingivitis?

Watch Amber-Lee explain why gums bleed, what gingivitis really means, and how regular evaluations protect your smile.

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Amber-Lee, registered dental hygienist, explains whether your hygienist can tell if you vape at Bright White Dental Hygiene Clinic in Riverview NB
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Can Your Hygienist Tell If You Vape?

Amber-Lee names the three signs she sees in people who vape, and why calm-looking gums can hide gum disease.

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Amber-Lee, registered dental hygienist, explains what it means if your floss smells bad at Bright White Dental Hygiene Clinic in Riverview NB
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Why Does My Floss Smell Bad?

Amber-Lee explains the two reasons floss smells bad, and how to find the spot that needs checking.

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Amber-Lee, registered dental hygienist, explains whether your hygienist can tell if you only flossed the night before at Bright White Dental Hygiene Clinic in Riverview NB
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Flossed Only the Night Before?

Amber-Lee explains why your gums still bleed at the cleaning, and how long daily flossing takes to calm them down.

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Amber-Lee, registered dental hygienist, explains why you still have bad breath after brushing at Bright White Dental Hygiene Clinic in Riverview NB
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Bad Breath Even After Brushing

Amber-Lee explains the three places lasting bad breath comes from, and which ones need a cleaning and which need your doctor.

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Amber-Lee, registered dental hygienist, explains whether you can brush your teeth too hard at Bright White Dental Hygiene Clinic in Riverview NB
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Can You Brush Your Teeth Too Hard?

Amber-Lee explains how aggressive brushing wears a notch into your teeth and gums, and why medium and hard brushes do damage.

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Amber-Lee, registered dental hygienist, explains whether you should stop flossing if your gums bleed at Bright White Dental Hygiene Clinic in Riverview NB
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Gums Bleed When I Floss. Should I Stop?

Amber-Lee explains why bleeding is a reason to keep flossing, and what makes the inflammation go away.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bleeding when brushing, swollen or receding gums, persistent bad breath.

Early-stage (gingivitis) is reversible; advanced stages are managed but not reversed.

No — gentle probing may feel slightly odd but isn't painful.

At your regular visits, or more often if you've had gum issues.

Periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease, is a chronic inflammatory infection that attacks the tissues supporting your teeth. It is the leading cause of adult tooth loss, yet it often sneaks up on people because it is completely painless in its early stages. The disease is a progressive journey driven by oral bacteria, moving from a superficial surface issue to an irreversible structural problem. Periodontal disease is directly linked to and cause heart disease, lung disease, affects diabetics and other immunocompromised patients. It is to treat gum disease and may need 3-4 months of periodontal scaling appointments to maintain or may be referred to a periodontist.

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