Gum surgery
- Treat advanced gum disease and periodontal damage
- Restore gum tissue and bone supporting your teeth
- Improve oral health, function, and smile appearance
What is gum surgery?
Gum surgery, also known as periodontal surgery, includes a range of procedures used to treat advanced gum disease and repair damage affecting the gums, bone, and supporting structures around the teeth.
While some patients can treat their gums with periodontal therapy, some cases are far too advanced and needs surgical support. While many cases of gum disease can be managed with scaling and root planing, some patients require surgical intervention when infection has progressed or significant tissue loss has occurred.
The goal of periodontal surgery is to eliminate infection, reduce periodontal pockets, restore healthy gum architecture, and preserve natural teeth whenever possible.
What are the types of periodontal surgery?
At Westmount Dental, we provide several surgical procedures and gum disease treatment designed to address different stages and effects of periodontal disease.
Pocket reduction therapy
As gum disease progresses, deep pockets of gum tissue form around teeth as bacteria accumulate, advancing into and destroying the supporting bone. By reducing pocket depth, this procedure removes the disease-causing bacteria, eliminates the deep pocket, and makes tooth surfaces more smooth.
Bone regeneration
Bone regeneration procedures regenerate lost bone and tissue supporting your teeth caused by periodontal disease. Membranes and bone grafting materials are used to encourage your body’s natural ability to regenerate itself in order to strengthen the support of the tooth.
Crown lengthening
Crown lengthening reshapes excess gum and bone tissue to expose more of the natural tooth structure. This procedure may be recommended for gummy smiles, uneven gum lines, teeth requiring restorative treatment, teeth with decay or fractures below the gum line, or cosmetic dentistry.
Why should I get gum surgery?
When performed at the appropriate stage of treatment, periodontal surgery can provide significant oral health and functional benefits.
Ready to improve your gum health?
If you have advanced gum disease, gum recession, or periodontal concerns, our team can help determine whether periodontal surgery is right for you.
patient transformations
Gum surgery before and after results
See below for before and after results of how we helped patients improve gum health and appearance with periodontal surgery.
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Whether you’re dealing with advanced gum disease, gum recession, or a gummy smile, our periodontal surgery treatments can help protect your oral health and confidence.
Common questions about gum surgery
We’re here to help. Browse the most common questions about gum surgery below, or reach out to our team directly.
Gum surgery refers to periodontal procedures used to treat advanced gum disease, repair damaged tissues, and improve the health and appearance of the gums.
Periodontal surgery may be recommended over gum disease treatment when gum disease has caused significant tissue damage, deep pockets, bone loss, or gum recession that cannot be fully treated with non-surgical therapy.
Patient comfort is a priority. Local anesthesia and modern techniques help ensure a comfortable treatment experience.
Our office supports many insurance policies and accepts payments directly from most insurers. Please contact us to find out more, our team can help review your insurance benefits and discuss your coverage options.
In our dental office, we provide pocket reduction therapy, bone regeneration, crown lengthening, and gum recontouring.
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“My experience at Westmount Dental is extremely satisfying to my needs. I feel that the staff members are very welcoming and I greatly enjoy coming to this office.”
Andy R.
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“A friend informed me that you are open on Sundays. I came to you with one wish, “All I want for Chanukah is my two front teeth (which I cracked).” You fixed it and I became a regular patient. Thank you.”
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“As an Invisalign patient I feel that the treatment was very rewarding. I’m very impressed with my new smile. Dr. Buzaglo, Dr. Bana and the team at Westmount Dental have made me feel good about myself again!”