Preventative Care
When left untreated, gum recession can quickly cause issues like: cavities, tooth sensitivity, bone loss, rapid gum tissue loss and tooth root exposure.
Reduced Sensitivity
Receding gum surgery will permanently cover the exposed tooth root, reducing pain and discomfort while restoring gum health.
Improved Appearance
Gum recession can make your smile look “toothy.” A dental tissue graft will make your teeth look more symmetrical and aesthetically appealing.
Dr. Matthew Chan
Dr. Matthew Chan is our resident periodontist. Periodontal means “around the tooth.” “Periodontics” is the dental specialty of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases that affect the gums. Dr. Chan is a gum disease doctor who performs gum grafts when necessary due to gum recession or “probing depths.”
Dr. Chan is a graduate of both University of Toronto (Honours BSc, Masters Sc, Ph.D. [Periodontology]) and the University of Western Ontario (DDS), and he has over a decade of periodontal experience.
Your gums are in great hands with our periodontist!
Our Dentist
Our experienced team of dentists is devoted to ensuring each patient receives the best in dental care and a pain-free experience every time.
Dr. Ramez Salti
Dentist
Dr. Matthew Chan
Periodontist BSc, Masters Sc, Ph.D.
Dr. Fadi Swaida
Dentist
Dr. Wesley Graham
Dentist
Dr. Anne Korkis
Dentist
98 Reviews
ro ki
30 December 2020
Let's talk Zoom. I'm old. So old, that dust comes out when I cough. I spent way too many years smoking, and one of my biggest current loves is Earl Grey Tea, black. Although I'd given up smoking 15 years ago, these two aforementioned habits have left my teeth badly stained. I tried zoom a year ago, but as it was part of a free promo, I only had a single treatment. Today I went in for a cleaning session as well as the full zoom treatment. I had a lovely technician by the name of Simone. It was a two hour appointment, 1 hour for cleaning and another hour for the complete zoom experience. I can quite honestly say, that when completed, I would estimate at least 5 to 7 years of stains were gone and my teeth were white. Its been hours since the appointment and I'm still in amazement. Is zoom expensive? You bet! But when you consider the amount of time we spend smiling, eating and caring for our teeth, don't we owe it to ourselves to give those pearly whites their best chance to shine? I will definitely be making this a yearly activity. In other news, I was at this clinic a year prior, and a talented young lady by the name of Dr. Mann was good enough to fit me with a crown. She talked me through the procedure and did an incredible job. Also, front of the house staff are glorious! Friendly, genuine and always cheery. Talk about a company putting their best foot forward! Covid 19 protocols are in place and I felt secure during the entire visit. Let's face it, no one likes visiting the dentist. But when you're putting yourself in someone's hand's for a few hours of your day, its important that you select hands that you trust. Bond St. Dental are those hands for me!
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Ping Wang
29 December 2020
I can't begin to express how impressed I am with Bond Street Dental. I've been a patient at this clinic for two years now and I'm never leaving. They follow all of the COVID precautions, I'm a nurse so that says a lot. Dr. Swaida implants are the best thing I've ever done. Nandi is exceptional at her job - she makes coming to the Dentist easy for me. THANK YOU BOND TEAM!!
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Marcos Soberano
29 December 2020
Went in for a cleaning and to have 2 cavities filled - it was an incredible experience. I always dread getting cavities filled. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. The filling was also extremely fast smooth and very easy. ZERO DISCOMFORT. Highly recommend Dr. Anne Korkis 🙂
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Aminah Molana
22 December 2020
The best Dental Office EVER! They followed all Covid protocols and went the extra mile to protect each client, I was shocked! They had screens covering every single room, they sanitized all equipment used before I went in, they even sanitized delivery boxes they received at their office! I was beyond impressed with the set up of the office in terms of social distancing, they did not have more than 2 people waiting at a time, excellent scheduling patients who were worried that there may be too many people in the waiting room. The best part is, is that after a year of not receiving dental care (Covid + life), my teeth were in good condition. The dental hygienist, Anita and Dentist were extremely knowledgeable and made me feel so comfortable. They did not try to upsell me on anything, just super informative. I cannot wait to meet Dr. Fadi Swaida for my wisdom tooth extraction. Furthermore, the ladies at the front desk were so kind, and updated me with wait times, offered water, and handled all insurance directly. Would definitely recommend!
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Emily Murphy
20 December 2020
Thank you so much Bond St Dental for exceptional service. Always a great experience! All of the staff are extremely caring and knowledgeable. Front office staff are very efficient and friendly, they always make you feel welcome and at ease. I always recommend Bond St Dental to my friends and family members.
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Kelsie Bass
19 December 2020
Thanks Dr Swaida and your fantastic team. Always great walking into Bond street dental. Everyone welcomed me. Simone did my cleaning and it was a breeze. Then followed zoom whitening. Always a must if you want your teeth to shine. It's been a great few years and more to come.
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Helmand Alekozai
16 December 2020
Amazing staff and amazing service! Dr. Swaida is the best! He took out my wisdom tooth so effortlessly and pain free! My recovery was quick! I was always worried about getting my wisdom teeth removed (heard horror stories from friends and their experiences with other Dentists). Dr. Swaida takes all your worries away and I will definitely be back to remove the remaining 3 teeth! I highly recommend Dr.Swaida to everyone! 🙌
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MISS BOSS
15 December 2020
The ABSOLUTE WORST and UNPROFESSIONAL dental clinic I have EVER been too..... PLEASE LOOK ELSEWHERE the doctor is a crook the dentists are all incapable of doing there job my friend got her veneers done and they fell out the next day mind you i overheard the doctor speaking extremely rudely to his assistant I have been here for an implant consultation and this girl named mandy - i guess there "sales rep" - just pushed and pushed for me to get my implant done same day when i wasn't ready to dish out $4000 - mind you go through a surgery the day of. I was extremely thrown off. I felt super uncomfortable in the clinic during COVID. It was WAY too crowded and it seemed like they rushed between appointments and didn't have time to properly disinfect during a regular day -now imagine a pandemic The parking is horrible - they also make you wait an hour plus for a consultation and my parking meter ran out of time- they are not considerate Please take the time to consider that your patient or potential patients have taken time out of there day to come down to inquire about your services - because I could not pay for the hour past my appointment - I resulted in a $30 parking ticket - for a terrible consultation . Not worth your time unless your on the TTC . UPDATE!!!!!! GOOGLE DR. FADI SWAIDA - MALPRACTICE!! meaning he has been in trouble with the dental college - SEE ATTACHED!! UNREAL !!! DO YOUR RESEARCH!
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Yash Shah
17 November 2020
I came to see dentist today for intial implant consultation. They took my temperature but not even single COVID related screening question. They made me sit next to someone with less than 2 feet distance in reception area. They are packed. IF YOU CARE ABOUT COVID, DON'T GO HERE. I am not sure how they are operating like this. They were also late by 40 minutes for my appointment. I just kept waiting. I hate clinics which don't really care about your time. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL. Rest, the receptionists are really welcoming and they take extra effort to make you feel welcomed. I spent max 2 minutes with Dentist so I don't want to make any comment about dentists here.
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Niko Day
22 October 2020
These guys are amazing. Wonderfully friendly staff, great dental work, very fair pricing. Every time I go in there I feel taken care of and it’s easy and quick. I recommend to all my friends, can’t say enough good things. Big thanks to all the staff for all the amazing service.
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Cory L
18 October 2020
I started my implant journey with Dr. Swaida's dental clinic 2 years ago with a free initial consultation. I finally had my crown placed the other day for a missing tooth and would like to write about my great experience here. It can be difficult to find a good implant dentist that you can trust. Prior to visiting Dr. Swaida, I had a bad experience with another periodontist in Toronto. The consultation was not free at this other clinic, had difficult office hours for a busy working professional, and the periodontist also recommended a host of unnecessary treatments. Luckily I made the decision to try another clinic and was fortunate to find Bond St. Dental. Dr. Swaida is very friendly and caring! He provided me with a quote that was fair and rather than proceed with an implant right away, he recommended that I see an orthodontist first to ensure the best outcome for me as a patient. Following 1.5 years of ortho, I finally came back for the implant and crown placement and couldn't be happier with the outcome. I have had a missing tooth due to a childhood accident and have had to wear a denture each time when leaving the house for over a decade. Now that I have the implant in place, getting ready for each day is going to be different! So thankful to have had this life changing experience. Special thanks to the entire team at Bond St. Dental including the front desk staff who took very good care of me throughout!!! If you are looking for an implant don't hesitate to give them a visit. Highly recommended!!
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Types of Gum Surgery
Gum disease treatment involves a gum disease doctor removing a small section of tissue from the inside or the roof of your mouth and layering it over the damaged gums.
Connective Tissue Graft
When there is a large area of the tooth root exposed, the gum specialist will remove the tissue from the mouth’ roof and suture it onto the grafting site. The roof of the mouth is expansive, making it the best place to take donor tissue.
Gingival Graft
When there is thin gum tissue but not necessarily root or nerve exposure, the gum graft specialist will take a small piece of tissue from the roof of the mouth and suture it to any receding areas of the gums. This procedure will thicken the gums and prevent root exposure in the future.
Pedicle Graft
When there is a moderate recession, but the gums are relatively healthy, the periodontal specialist will cut a flap of tissue and leave it attached to one end. The periodontist will then move this flap sideways to cover the exposed roots. The blood vessels remain in place, making this the ideal graft.
Symptoms of Gum Recession
If you notice any of the following symptoms, contact a specialist in gums at your earliest convenience.
Sensitive Teeth
Tender Gums
Longer Tooth Line
Exposed Roots
Loose Teeth
Causes Of Gum Recession
Many adults are affected by gum recession. The following are a few of the reasons you could notice gum recession:
Aggressive or Improper Brushing Technique
Inflammation or Periodontal Disease
Your Genes
Hormonal Changes
Diabetes and Other Illnesses
Smoking and Other Tobacco Products
Grinding Your Teeth or Clenching Your Jaw
Misaligned Bite or Crooked Teeth
Inadequate Dental Care
Receding Gum Surgery Procedure
The procedure could take one to two hours, depending on how receded the patient’s gums are.
Bond Street Dental’s Gum Disease Doctor will provide you with sleep dentistry options before the surgery. During the procedure, your mouth will be frozen, and you won’t feel a thing!
In most cases, the patient’s own tissue is used, usually taken from the roof of the mouth.
The periodontal doctor will remove a thin piece of tissue and carefully place it onto the affected area.
The tissue is then safely and securely attached with fine sutures.
Gum Graft Recovery
It can take up to two weeks to recover after a gum graft. You should only eat soft, room-temperature foods like steamed vegetables, yogurt, and oatmeal for the following two weeks. Do not brush or floss in the affected area until it has healed. We recommend using mouthwash to prevent infections and plaque buildup.
Dr. Chan may also suggest medication to help with any residual pain or discomfort. He will additionally schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure the graft has been successful and is healing properly. Our resident gum specialist will answer any questions and address any concerns you may have.
Got Questions?
AT BOND STREET DENTAL, WE CAN HELP!
Book a FREE One-On-One Gum Graft Consultation
As a new patient, you will receive a Free No-Obligation Comprehensive Consultation with our Gum Graft Specialist Doctor Dr. Matthew Chan to determine the best gum graft treatment for YOU.
Gum Graft FAQ’s
Are gum grafts permanent?
Gum grafts are a great way to treat gum recession and prevent tooth decay and bone loss. However, gum problems could still arise in the future. To avoid complications after your gum graft, practice good dental hygiene at home, and schedule a dental check-up, teeth cleaning appointment every six months and avoid tobacco products.
How painful is a gum graft?
Bond Street Dental’s oral surgery procedures are relatively painless due to our sleep dentistry options. Following the procedure, you can expect some discomfort that can be alleviated with over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication or pain medication prescribed by your dentist.
How do I find a gum disease doctor near me?
Bond Street Dental offers treatment for gum diseases in Toronto. We’re located in the heart of downtown near Yonge and Dundas Square. Our experienced periodontist can assist you with all of your gum grafting needs.
How much does receding gums surgery cost? Will my insurance cover this procedure?
Prices vary on this procedure. Costs are dependent on the severity of gum recession as well as other factors. Patients are invited to call and book a FREE consultation to discuss pricing. Yes, insurance companies do cover this procedure.
