Gum surgery
Gum Surgery: What to Expect
Healthy smiles require more than just cavity prevention. If you have injured the gums or developed an infection/gum disease, you may need to have surgery to correct the issue and get your smile back on track as soon as possible. Early intervention is important for any periodontal problem, so visiting your dentist frequently for routine checkups is the key to ensuring that issues are caught almost as soon as they develop.
If your dentist recommends gum surgery, there is no reason to panic. Trusting an expert like the team at Our Dental specialists will set you up to receive the very best care.
Pocket Reduction
Gum disease is signified by spaces of bacteria and infection that develop between the teeth and gums. Cleaning out these periodontal pockets is the key to treating the problem. Sometimes, the infection has progressed so much that significant tissue has been lost and the pockets are very deep. If this is the case, you may require a pocket reduction procedure. This is when your periodontist folds back the gum tissue and removes all the infected tissue and bacteria. Then, the tissue is secured against the teeth.
Gum Grafts
Gum disease causes the gums to recede from where they should be against the teeth, exposing the tooth’s root and leading to sensitivity and cosmetic issues. If this is the case with your smile, a gum graft can help. Your periodontist will remove healthy periodontal tissue from elsewhere in your mouth and sew it to the area where it is lacking. This procedure improves gum health and also enhances the appearance of the smile after gum disease.
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Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
