What Is Gum Surgery?
Gum surgery can be used for either cosmetic or restorative dental issues. Frequently, it's used to treat patients with an advanced stage of gum disease (periodontitis). This happens when bacteria and plaque hide under the gumline in the pockets. The buildup may lead to infections, affecting not only your gums but also your teeth, jawbone, and ligaments. Based on the extent of your condition, there are two types of gum surgery done at San Ramon Family Dental for treating periodontitis — gingivectomy and gingival flap surgery. Another gum surgery we perform, gingivoplasty, is a cosmetic dental procedure that improves the shape of your gums following gum disease treatment. San Ramon, CA dentist Dr. Rupam Khanna offers these three gum surgeries to correct advanced periodontal disease and restore your smile.
How Is Gum Surgery Performed?
Before your treatment, Dr. Khanna will evaluate your mouth to determine which procedure best matches your needs. Based on the surgery picked, Dr. Khanna will talk to you about your anesthesia and sedation methods to help keep you calm and comfortable throughout the appointment. Gingival flap surgery starts by making surgical cuts in the gums so they can be pulled away from the teeth. Once the tooth roots and gum pockets are exposed, the area is deeply cleaned before the incisions are closed with stitches. A gingivectomy removes overgrown tissue and deep cleans the teeth and gum pockets. A gingivoplasty procedure can reshape and move recessive gums. If needed, gum graft surgery may be performed with your gum surgery to make your gumline even.
What Are the Benefits of Gum Surgery?
Gum (periodontal) surgery at San Ramon Family Dental in San Ramon, CA provides numerous oral wellness and cosmetic perks, including:
- Better mouth health: Surgery can fight and treat periodontal disease, combatting additional decay and possible loss of a tooth
- Cosmetic improvement: Gum surgery might create a more even and attractive gumline
- Reduction in tooth sensitivity: By combatting receding gums, surgery can shield exposed tooth roots, decreasing sensitivity to hot and cold
- Stops bone loss: Treating gum disease early can prevent the loss of bone in the jaw
- Enhanced breath: Removing deep pockets and infected tissue may considerably lessen halitosis caused by bacterial growth
San Ramon Family Dental Reviews
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My family of 5 have been with San Ramon Family Dental since 2011. I highly recommend Dr. Khanna as an honest and superb dentist and Kayla as an efficient and knowledgeable administrator and all their hygienist’s are amazing and friendly and kind, especially Sylvia. 2 of my daughters have moved to So. CA and still come back here for their dental appointments.
My family of 5 have been with San Ramon Family Dental since 2011. I highly recommend Dr. Khanna as an honest and superb dentist and Kayla as an efficient and knowledgeable administrator and all their hygienist’s are amazing and friendly and kind, especially Sylvia. 2 of my daughters have moved to So. CA and still come back here for their dental appointments.
I can’t recommend San Ramon Family Dental enough. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming! Dr. Khanna and Dr. Brody have helped me fix some longtime dental issues, including getting my first dental implant. Dr. Brody made it a very low stress and pain free process, explaining what to expect and putting me at ease. I’m in great hands with this team!
Always a great experience been going here for over 20 years love everyone there great people.
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Treat Gum Disease
Gum disease can cause discomfort and lead to several issues, such as heart disease, diabetes, and infection. At San Ramon Family Dental, Dr. Rupam Khanna is proud to offer gum surgery as an effective way to combat gum disease and restore your smile. To learn more about the benefits of gum surgery and to see if it is right for you, contact our San Ramon, CA office today.