Periodontal diseases involve infection of the gums and slowly destroy the tissues that support your natural teeth. An estimated 80% of people experience some form of gum disease by age 45.
If you have an advanced stage of periodontitis (gum disease), we have access to specialists who will review your case, work with you to create a treatment plan, and monitor your progress. Periodontists perform surgical procedures such as the ones listed below to treat gum conditions that resist nonsurgical intervention.
- Crown lengthening: This treatment is used to prepare your mouth for certain cosmetic or restorative procedures, or when your teeth are covered with excess gum tissue. By recontouring or reshaping gum and bone tissue, a balanced and aesthetically pleasing smile results.
- Pocket reduction: Pocket reduction surgery removes bacteria and tartar from the roots of your teeth, preventing bone loss and the spread of infection.
- Gum grafts: Gum grafts cover roots or restore gum tissue in areas marked by severe gingival recession. They can be applied to several teeth to reduce sensitivity and correct an uneven gum line.
- Regenerative surgery: This treatment restores bone and tissue that have been destroyed by bacteria. These structures are regenerated using bone grafts or proteins that encourage tissue growth, allowing a thinned-out jawbone to successfully support an implant.
- Scaling and root planing: Scaling is a nonsurgical procedure that removes plaque and tartar from above the gum line. It is normally performed under local anaesthetic during the course of a routine dental cleaning. Root planing, which usually follows scaling, smooths out the tooth root to prevent re-infection.
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