Gum surgery can include several different types of procedures that deal with several types of teeth and gum problems. It can include standard gum surgery to clean pockets of plaque, gum grafting, and crown lengthening.
periodontitis. Gum disease is responsible for tooth loss and can be prevented as well as remedied. A common gum surgery is to remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria from under your gums and around teeth roots. Small cuts are made to the gum, the tissue is pulled back, and the area is cleaned. Gums are stitched into place to fit snuggly around teeth.
Gum Surgery Isn't Just for Gum Disease
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Gum grafting where tissue is taken from the mouth's roof and added to gums that are thin or receding.
It can also be used to reshape the jaw and facial bones that support teeth.
Patients Feel No Pain
Local anesthesia is used so those undergoing the surgery feel no pain but only feel the pressure of someone working in their mouth. There is some soreness and discomfort later after the medication wears off but a standard over-the-counter pain medicine is enough to relieve it.
Who Should Get Gum Surgery
Patients who make good candidates for gum surgery are those with swollen, bleeding gums, gums that have pulled away from teeth, those who have pain while chewing, loose teeth, and those with bad breath. Call or book an evaluation with us to see if you truly need gum surgery or if another treatment will resolve your dental issues.
