Gum Disease & Bleeding Gums in Calgary SW
Gum Disease & Bleeding Gums
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, 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.
Dental care at Westside is provided by Dr. Zubaida Hussain, dentist and Dental Director, in West Springs, Calgary SW. We follow the Alberta Dental Fee Guide. New patients welcome – no referral needed.
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How Westside helps with gum disease & bleeding gums
Every dental concern at Westside starts with an exam with Dr. Zubaida Hussain – digital X-rays or CBCT imaging where needed – and a plan you understand before anything begins. Many routine treatments are needle-free with the Solea laser, crowns can be made the same day with CEREC, and sedation is available for anxious patients.
We are in West Springs, Calgary SW – Suite 1120, 930 – 85th Street SW – serving Aspen Woods, Cougar Ridge, Springbank and the surrounding communities.
Questions we hear about gum disease & bleeding gums
Do I need a referral?
No. Book online or call (587) 288-8190 – new patients are welcome and you will be seen by our dentist for an exam first.
Is it covered by my dental insurance?
We follow the Alberta Dental Fee Guide, bill most dental insurers directly and explain any portion that is not covered before treatment begins.
I am nervous about dental work. What are my options?
Needle-free Solea laser treatment for many procedures, and sedation dentistry when it helps. Tell us when you book and we will plan the visit around it.
Content reviewed by Dr. Zubaida Hussain, dentist, and Dr. Sabah Jarullah, family physician, at Westside, West Springs, Calgary SW — last reviewed September 2026. Educational information only; it does not replace an assessment with your provider.
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