Book a dental cleaning at our clinic. We can help keep your teeth, gums and tissue healthy by reducing the risk of bacterial infection. Dental implants are available to offer artificial solutions with the look and function of natural teeth. We can provide crown lengthening procedures to produce a more evenly balanced looking smile.
Let us take a look at what your options are to prevent further damage and the risk of infection. It's common knowledge that routine dental cleanings, and daily brushing and flossing are vital to maintaining optimal oral health. But sometimes these efforts aren't enough to prevent gum disease infection, which requires treatment from a periodontist to restore proper gum health.
Let us take a look at what your options are to prevent further damage and the risk of infection. It's common knowledge that routine dental cleanings, and daily brushing and flossing are vital to maintaining optimal oral health. But sometimes these efforts aren't enough to prevent gum disease infection, which requires treatment from a periodontist to restore proper gum health.
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Life is all about perseverance. One of my greatest mentors and inspirations has been my childhood orthodontist, Dr. Michael Wainwright from Vancouver. When I first was considering becoming a dentist and told my orthodontist, one word of advice that has stuck in my mind has been "perseverance." A dentist is just a person, no better no less, and one must not forget that.
If you're missing one or more teeth, there are potential implications such as compromised esthetics, compromised chewing function, and less support for neighboring teeth. Seeing a Periodontist BEFORE a tooth is extracted may benefit towards minimizing the effects of tooth, bone and gum loss for the tooth to be lost and neighbouring teeth.
To prevent further damage or the risk of infection, come see Dr. Petricca at Periodontal & Implant Clinic to fix a chipped, fractured or broken tooth in Nanaimo. What supports the filling is the rest of the tooth. At some point, the natural tooth portion is stressed and gives way, leaving a portion of the tooth remaining.
Bacteria found within plaque and tartar triggers our immune system causing inflammation, which can lead to either gingivitis or periodontitis or both. Tartar is also known as calculus, a mineralized (hardened) form of plaque, which begins to form 3 to 5 days following accumulation of plaque from ineffective brushing and flossing techniques.
When the gum tissue that surrounds your teeth wears away, more of the tooth and its roots are exposed. And if left untreated, gum recession can put you at risk for losing teeth. However, Periodontal & Implant Clinic can help restore oral health with gum treatment procedures in Nanaimo. In this regard, some common questions made by patients are, Isn't age a risk for receding gums?
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Rheanna Abbott
Sep 12, 2021
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Robert Mazanik
Sep 09, 2021
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Dean Chiasson
Mar 14, 2021
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Dr. Petricca and all his staff are wonderful! Thank you Patti for calming me down on the phone before my Gum Grafts. I would strongly recommend an anti-anxiety pill offered it made all the difference. Dr. Petricca called later that day to make sure I was doing well. I will be recommending Dr. Petricca to my friends. Craig Steen
Mark Jeffs
Feb 25, 2021
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I was referred to Dr. Petricca by my dentist and I am very pleased with the communication and the procedure was performed without pain. Everyone in the office from the front end to his assistant were excellent as well. I would recommend Dr. Petricca and his team to anyone needing specialized treatment.
Katherine Dean
Feb 14, 2021
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I was experiencing a horrendous infection from a broken tooth. The dentist I was seeing , didn’t listen or care. I called Dr. Petricca’s office out of pure desperation for my face has swollen all the way up the side to my forehead, I was in total agony and discomfort , basically on my way to the ER.
Not only, did Dr. Petricca’s office take me under their care . They immediately called in prescriptions for different antibiotics and pain management . They called and texted me every day until my appointment . Their level of care literally saved me. I highly Dr.Petricca and his staff for their
Not only, did Dr. Petricca’s office take me under their care . They immediately called in prescriptions for different antibiotics and pain management . They called and texted me every day until my appointment . Their level of care literally saved me. I highly Dr.Petricca and his staff for their
Tiffaney Andrews
Jan 29, 2021
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Dr. Petricca and his staff are so wonderful, I was had a lot of anxiety about the tooth extraction and implant. Everyone was really great, I didn't even need sedation, the procedure was painless, I have zero pain or bruising. The extraction was a difficult procedure and took longer than expected, I was impressed with the patience that Dr. Petricca had and I am so thankful that he took the time with me, I am grateful that the tooth was removed, it was causing me so much trouble, thankyou so much, I highly recommend Dr. Petricca and his staff, I can't wait to see my new tooth in place shortly! Thankyou
Amy Hanson
Oct 30, 2020
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Katrina Chapla
Nov 03, 2019
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Dr. Petricca and his staff are incredible. Not only are they extremely professional, they are also warm and caring. I was very anxious about going in for my gum graft but it was quick and pain free and I felt very well taken care of during the entire process. I got my stitches out yesterday and even that was quite an enjoyable experience. Thank you Dr. Petricca and team!
