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Periodontal Surgeries
Periodontal Surgeries
Looking to restore the health and beauty of your smile? Periodontal surgery may be the solution. Our experienced periodontists offer advanced surgical techniques to treat gum disease, prevent tooth loss, and promote optimal oral health.
Renew Your Smile with Advanced Periodontal Surgery
Periodontal surgery addresses the destructive effects of gum disease by removing bacteria and infected tissues from deep gum pockets. This procedure can also involve bone grafting to regenerate lost bone structure and improve tooth stability. Additionally, surgery can reshape gum tissue for better aesthetics and easier cleaning.
What Are Periodontal Surgeries?
Periodontal surgery, also known as gum surgery, is a specialized dental procedure performed by a periodontist to treat advanced gum disease (periodontitis).
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the tissues surrounding and supporting your teeth. Left untreated, it can lead to significant bone loss, gum recession, and even tooth loss.
Periodontal surgery addresses these destructive effects by removing bacteria and infected tissues from deep gum pockets, promoting healing, and creating a healthier environment for your teeth to thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have advanced gum disease with deep pockets, loose teeth, or significant bone loss, your dentist may recommend surgery.
There are various types, including flap surgery for deep cleaning, bone grafting to regenerate lost bone, and soft tissue grafts to improve gum coverage.
Following surgery, you may experience mild swelling, discomfort, and bleeding. We will provide detailed instructions for proper care and pain management.
Healing time varies depending on the procedure. Most patients recover within a few days to a week, with complete healing occurring within several weeks.