What is this treatment?
Gum surgery involves various procedures designed to treat severe gum disease (periodontitis) or to fix a receding gumline. When bacteria build up below the gums, it damages the bone that holds your teeth in place. Gum surgery cleans out this deep infection, repairs the damage, and secures the future of your teeth.
Why might you need it?
You might need gum surgery if you have deep pockets of infection around your teeth that a normal cleaning can't reach, if your gums are pulling away from your teeth making them look very long, or if your teeth feel loose due to advanced gum disease.
Treatment Process
A simple step-by-step guide to your new smile.
Deep Cleaning & Numbing
The area is completely numbed so you won't feel anything. We thoroughly clean the area before starting.
Deep Cleaning & Numbing
The area is completely numbed so you won't feel anything. We thoroughly clean the area before starting.
Accessing the Infection
The dentist gently pulls back a small section of the gum to reach the deep bacteria and tartar hiding underneath.
Accessing the Infection
The dentist gently pulls back a small section of the gum to reach the deep bacteria and tartar hiding underneath.
Cleaning and Repair
The roots are cleaned completely. If bone was lost, a small bone graft may be placed to help your body rebuild it.
Cleaning and Repair
The roots are cleaned completely. If bone was lost, a small bone graft may be placed to help your body rebuild it.
Healing Process
The gums are carefully secured back in place with tiny, dissolving stitches to heal tightly around the tooth.
Healing Process
The gums are carefully secured back in place with tiny, dissolving stitches to heal tightly around the tooth.
🤕Is it painful?
You will be completely numb during the procedure and will not feel pain. Afterwards, your gums will be sore and tender for a few days, but this is easily managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
⏳Recovery Time
Recovery usually takes a few days to a week. You will need to eat soft foods and avoid aggressive brushing in that area while the gums heal. We will give you a special mouthwash to keep the area clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Benefits
- Stops the progression of dangerous gum disease
- Saves teeth that might otherwise fall out
- Reduces bad breath caused by hidden bacteria
- Restores a natural, healthy-looking gumline
- Improves your overall body health by removing infection
Ready to transform your smile?
Schedule a consultation today to see if Gum Surgery is right for you.