– Gum Disease & Bleeding Gums in Calgary SW

Bleeding gums are not normal – and they are often the first visible sign of gum disease, a condition that affects nearly half of Canadian adults. At Westside Dental, we treat gum disease at every stage, from early gingivitis to more advanced periodontitis, using both professional cleaning and soft tissue laser therapy for cases that require deeper intervention.

Signs of gum disease:

• Gums that bleed when you brush or floss
• Red, swollen, or tender gum tissue
• Receding gums or teeth that appear longer
• Persistent bad breath
• Loose teeth or changes in your bite

How we treat it: Mild gum disease (gingivitis) is often reversible with a professional cleaning and improved home care. More advanced disease may require scaling and root planing – a deep cleaning below the gumline – and in some cases, soft tissue laser treatment to remove diseased tissue with greater precision and a faster recovery than traditional methods.