Experiencing gum disease? Our dentists, Dr. Christy Chen and associates, and team can perform a gum surgery procedure called a gingivectomy, also known as pocket reduction surgery or flap surgery, at A+ Dental & Implant Center to clean your tooth roots. Call us today at 760-566-7434 to learn more about gingivectomy in Escondido and San Diego, California, and schedule an appointment.
If you are experiencing periodontal disease, we can perform a gingivectomy to clean your tooth roots of bacteria and calculus.
There are constantly multiple kinds of bacteria living in your mouth that can cause periodontal disease, as they create acid that infects your gums. Gingivectomy protects your gums and teeth by removing bacteria and minimizing inflammation.
Gingivectomy does the following:
- Helps lessen the spread of bacteria
- Helps stop bone loss
- Helps facilitate effective dental hygiene practices
To make you comfortable, you will receive a general or local anesthetic before the procedure begins. We will then move the gums away from your teeth and take out bacteria and calculus. This process is typically done through scaling and root planing. We will then use an antimicrobial agent to help your gums heal and eliminate leftover bacteria. Afterwards, we will suture your gums back into position to avoid any shifting.
Your gums and teeth may feel more sensitive after the procedure. The gingivectomy will help reduce the number of periodontal pockets, and over the next few weeks, the health of your teeth and gums should improve.
Call today to learn more and schedule an appointment. We look forward to helping improve your oral health!
