Periodontal surgery is a dental procedure to restore the look and function of teeth, gums, and bone damaged due to severe gum disease. A periodontist can help you determine if you’re a candidate for surgery.
But it’s not just one type of surgery…
There are many options available, and the best periodontal surgery for you depends on several factors, including your specific case, comfort, and budget.
The good news is there are many options to choose from, and each one has a common goal: to improve the look and function of your smile.
While also boosting your confidence, of course (you deserve it!).
At No. 8 Dental Clinic, we create customized gum disease surgery plans and will walk you through the options.
By the way, don’t let the word “surgery” scare you.
Innovative techniques and modern technology make perio surgery effective and cause little to no discomfort.
The results, though… are well worth it! Not to mention, periodontal treatment helps get your oral health back on track.
WHAT IS PERIODONTAL SURGERY?
It’s a surgery to improve the aesthetics and function of a smile damaged by gum disease. This can include periodontal disease surgery to correct the gums, teeth, or bone.
A severe infection below the gum line, called periodontitis, can lead to:
- GUM RECESSION
- GUM DAMAGE
- BLEEDING GUMS
- PAINFUL GUMS
- LOOSE TEETH
- TOOTH LOSS
- BONE LOSS
- OTHER HEALTH PROBLEMS LIKE HEART DISEASE AND STROKE
If you have signs of gum disease or haven’t maintained great oral hygiene (this includes skipping dental check-ups), then it’s important to get your teeth and gums examined by a dentist. A gum infection is a progressive disease that shouldn’t be ignored.
Believe it or not…
Some signs go unnoticed for years, so it’s especially important to maintain regular dental visits so a dentist can spot signs of periodontitis or risk factors early on.
Periodontal surgery options include:
- DENTAL CROWN LENGTHENING TO REMOVE EXCESS GUM OR BONE TISSUE ON A TOOTH.
- SOFT TISSUE GRAFT TO REDUCE GUM RECESSION AND PROTECT THE TOOTH ROOT FROM DAMAGE.
- BONE GRAFT AND TISSUE GRAFT TO PREPARE FOR A DENTAL IMPLANT OR RESTABILIZE AN EXISTING TOOTH.
- GUM GRAFTING TO PLACE HEALTHY TISSUE AROUND A TOOTH EXPERIENCING SEVERE GUM RECESSION.
- BONE MORPHOGENIC PROTEIN (BMP) TO HELP STIMULATE THE BODY TO CREATE NEW BONE.
- GUM FLAP SURGERY OR POCKET REDUCTION SURGERY TO SEPARATE TEETH FROM GUMS TEMPORARILY TO CLEAN THE INFECTED ROOT.
Get your oral health under control and your overall health and confidence back!
FUN FACT: The majority of periodontal problems can be solved without surgery when caught early, and we typically begin with the least invasive and most cost-effective options. Find out what we can do for you!
Schedule your periodontics consultation today:
CALL US AT: (928) 373 8018
