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
I had an amazing experience at Dr. Rupam's office! From start to finish, the team was professional, friendly, and made me feel completely at ease. The office is clean, modern, and well-organized, and the staff ensures everything runs smoothly. I have been going to various dentist's for the last 30 years. This by far has been the best experience. Thrilled to say I finally found the perfect dentist!!
Dr Khanna and her staff are the absolute best. I have recommended her to so many friends and they all love this practice. The hygienists are thorough and take their time always checking in to make sure you are okay. Dr Khanna is so kind and very straight forward about your check up. She will tell you what she thinks needs to be taken care of right away and what she will keep watching. I always appreciate her honesty. She is so knowledgeable, kind and a true professional while still being so approachable. The staff will always answer any questions you have and take their time to make sure you re comfortable. I will continue recommending this dental group to everyone I know. They make you feel like family.
I recently had three wisdom teeth extracted by Phan and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the initial consultation to the post-procedure care, he was incredibly attentive, professional and genuinely invested in my well-being. He took the time to explain everything clearly, which made me feel at ease going into the procedure. During the extraction, his expertise and precision were evident, and he ensured I was comfortable throughout. Dr. Phan checked on me same day post extractions and made himself available to me during the weeks after to ensure recovery was going smooth. I highly recommend Dr. Phan to anyone in need of an oral surgeon who truly cares about his patients!
I would give the team at San Ramon Family Dental a A+ in all categories. Thank you for helping improve my dental health!!
Dr Rupam Khanna is an excellent dentist and is very caring and considerate with her patients.
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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.