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Welcome To Our Office
Mission Statement
We provide superior periodontal and implant surgical services to our valued patients in
collaboration with their referring doctors; in a manner that reflects our expertise and
unwavering commitment to quality care.
We Now HaveDigital X-Rays This amazing technology significantly reduces
radiation exposure to our patients. The x-rays are available instantly and this method is environmentally
friendly – requiring no chemicals.
With your consent, x-rays may now be emailed to your dentist, allowing for much speedier communication.
Privacy
We respect your privacy. You can be
assured that all of your patient information is
kept completely confidential and that information is passed on to others with your
full consent.
We will communicate with your dentist and
your medical doctor only after
you have provided us your consent.
We adhere to the Canadian Federal
Government’s Personal Information Protection
and Electronic Documents Act and the Ontario Personal Health Information
Protection Act
You may contact Dr. Galler at any time to discuss
our privacy standards
Sterilization
All of our instruments undergo thorough disinfecting and
sterilization before they come near any patient. Our office is committed to providing the highest quality and
most comfortable care to our patients. Single use, clean, sealed
baggies are used to store our sterilized instruments.
Our sterilization procedures comply with theOntario Best Practice standards from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Flossers make better kissers…Try it and see!
What is Gum Disease?
Gingivitis is the mildest form of gum disease. It causes the gums to become red, swollen, and bleed easily. Gingivitis is often caused by inadequate oral hygiene, which leads to plaque build-up. Gingivitis is reversible with proper care.
Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis. Periodontitis is a bacterial infection that breaks down the gums and bone around the teeth. Pockets form where gums have detached from teeth.
Stages of Gum Disease
Periodontal Health
Moderate Recession and Bone Loss
Severe Recession and Bone Loss
Untreated periodontal disease can worsen and
lead to significant levels of bone loss, which cause
teeth to become loose and fall out.
- - -Gums can get healthier with
proper care: regular brushing, flossing, rinsing,
and checkups.
Severe recession and bone loss
exposes the roots of the teeth
Periodontal Pocketing
Periodontal Health Moderate Pocketing Severe Pocketing
When periodontal disease goes untreated, bone loss can create pockets in your gums.
These pockets harbour bacteria which leads to further bone loss.
and Bone Loss As pocket depths increase it becomes
difficult to brush away tartar build up.
If the bone loss becomes severe, teeth
literally begin to fall out and have to be
extracted.
Brush
Plaque builds within hours. Brushing your teeth helps oral health because it removes plaque from the surfaces of your teeth and gums.
Floss
Because periodontal disease often begins in areas your toothbrush cannot reach, it’s important to remove plaque from between teeth and just below your gumline by flossing.
Rinse
Daily rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash may add to the benefits of brushing and flossing by reducing plaque between crowded teeth and around hard-to-reach molars.
Fight Periodontal Disease
RememberSchedule routine check-ups so you can catch small problems early
ModeratePeriodontitis
AdvancedPeriodontitis
Early Periodontitis
Only your dental professional can reach the tartar that builds up below the gumline, including at the roots of
your teeth and inside the pockets.
Remember: Brush, floss, and rinse every day to help fight periodontal
disease at home.
Flossers make better kissers… Try it and see!
Fight Periodontal Disease
Fight Periodontal Disease
Risk Factors
Plaque:• Plaque is a white, sticky substance that builds up every day around your teeth and gums, and on dental appliances.• Plaque can be removed with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash.• If plaque is not removed it hardens into calculus.
Calculus:• Once plaque has been allowed to remain it calcifies. Only a dental professional can then remove calculus.
Plaque
Calculus
Fight Periodontal Disease
Risk Factors
Smoking:Smoking reduces blood supply to the bones surrounding the teeth, and produces harmful heat and toxins in the mouth.
Stress:Stress can make it harder for your body to fight off infection.
Diet:Nutrients keep your body strong. Poor nutrition can worsen the condition of your gums.
Fight Periodontal Disease
Risk Factors
Health History:Some factors can contribute to the health of your gums, including:• Family history of periodontal disease• Medicines (such as birth-control pills and heart medicines)• Diabetes• Diseases affecting immune system• Hormonal changes (during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, for example)
Reduce your risk of periodontal disease by taking proper care of your teeth and gums every day.
“I have Gum Disease. What are my options?”
We are here to help you make an informed decision about your treatment needs.
We will propose an optimal plan for your care but there may be alternatives which we will be pleased to review with you.
Periodontitis does not heal or go away on its own. In fact, with time it will likely progress.
Did you know?Being diagnosed with periodontal disease often comes as a surprise to many people.
It is usually not painful and it can only
be detected by a trained eye.
It progresses slowly, and you may not be aware of it until the advanced stages, such as severe swelling.
Initial Therapy
TREATING _______________
My Treatment Plan
My Periodontal Summary Score My Risk Level Dr. Galler’s Assessment
+ PERIODONTAL
DISEASE
Healthy Mouth
Periodontitis
Remember!In order to achieve long-term periodontal health there must be ongoing and active supervision of your periodontal health. This requires a commitment from yourself, your dentist and your periodontist.
Deep pockets that form in your gums can put you at risk of developing more severe periodontal disease.
Dr. Galler provides a number of treatment options aimed to restore unhealthy gums:
• Deep Cleaning treatments for smaller pockets• Periodontal Surgery to reduce deep pockets and to improve access for proper cleansing
Deep Cleaning: Removing Tartar
Our goal is to get your gums healthy and prevent any further bone loss.
Deep Pocket Treatment Options
Fight Periodontal Disease
Gingival Grafting:A Gingival Grafting procedure (gum graft) will increase the strength of the gums and prevents further recession.
Before After
Example 1
Fight Periodontal Disease
Gingival Grafting:A Gingival Grafting procedure (gum graft) will increase the strength of the gums and prevents further recession.
Before After
Example 2
Fight Periodontal Disease
Dental Implants
Fight Periodontal Disease
Are you missing any teeth?
Step 1:The involved teeth are extracted.
Step 2:The implants are inserted.
Step 3:After a period of healing, crowns are placed on the implants.
Dental Implants
Fight Periodontal Disease
Are you missing any teeth?
This implant becomes the
root of a tooth on which your dentist places
a crown.
Stage 1
Dental Implants
Fight Periodontal Disease
Are you missing any teeth?
The gum heals over the
implant and your dentist is now ready to
place the crown.
Stage 2
Periodontal SurgeryFight Periodontal
Disease
Used to Repair Deep Pockets in your Gums
The supportive bone around the root is
diseased and partially destroyed.
Plaque and tartar are removed from the infected pocket.
The bone is smoothed and reshaped, reducing spaces where bacteria
can grow.
The gum is then closed over the reshaped bone at or below the original
gumline.
Crown LengtheningTransform your smile!
Ask Dr. Galler what types of cosmetic surgeries are right for you to help improve your smile.
Gummy Smile After Aesthetic Crown Lengthening
Cosmetic Surgeries