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Gum Surgery

Things to Know About Toronto Gum Surgery

Surgery can make you anxious, even though gum surgery is less invasive than other types of surgeries. Our dental clinic helps you through the process from providing you with information to providing a warm atmosphere, and providing amenities for your comfort. We combine science with care so your needs will always be addressed.

Explain more about gum surgery in Toronto

Gum surgery (also called periodontal surgery) can include various dental procedures that remedies gum disease and other issues. It is a way to address periodontitis, also call advanced gum disease. Gum surgery is used only when other treatments fail. It rids gums of bacteria and tartar and helps periodontal pockets heal. It can also help regain lost bone and tissue and helps you keep your teeth.
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Why Is Gum Surgery Necessary?

Healthy gums are the foundation of your smile. Gum disease threatens your oral health and can lead to tooth loss and a decline of your overall health. It can stabilize your health and improve your quality of life by reducing pain and ongoing dental problems. Below are some of the reasons why gum surgery may be considered.
Treating Advanced Gum Disease

Advanced gum disease requires drastic actions and gum surgery will remove hardened tartar and bacteria that can’t be effectively removed in cleanings.

Reducing Periodontal Pockets

Gum disease creates pockets where bacteria live. Gums pull away from the teeth to form these pockets. Surgery reduces the pockets, reducing bacteria buildup.

Restoring Bone and Tissue Loss

Periodontitis will destroy your connective tissue and bone. Surgery can remedy that.

Prevents Tooth Loss

Gum surgery is typically the last option to stop gum disease, restore oral health, and prevent tooth loss.

Diminishes Tooth Sensitivity

Tooth sensitivity decreases when gums heal.

Creates an Attractive Smile

Gum health leads to healthier teeth and that makes your smile more beautiful.

Gum Surgery Standards

Different types of gum surgeries are available at Water’s Edge. The one that works for you depends on your condition. We will review them with you.
Pocket Reduction Surgery

This surgery is one of the most common gum surgeries. The oral surgeon will make some incisions to expose toot to remove tater and bacteria. They reshape the bone and smooth out areas so bacteria have no room to grow. The gums are sewn to fit snugly around the bone.

Gum Grafting

Gum grafting is sometimes called soft tissue grafting. It addresses gums that pull away from teeth, leaving them vulnerable to infection. In this procedure, the oral surgeon replaces missing gum tissue with tissue that covers the tooth root and lower surface. The new tissue minimalizes tooth sensitivity. The surgeon usually gets the soft tissue from the roof of your mouth but it can be obtained in a couple of other places.

Bone Grafting

Significant bone loss requires grafting. Many times, this is required before other procedures like dental implants can be done. A bone graft is inserting bone grafting material into where there is bone loss. This can be done during a tooth extraction.

What to Expect in Gum Surgery

Understanding what will happen during gum surgery will relieve fear and anxiety. Gum surgeries are routine. Below is our process.
Consultation

We look at your oral health history and do a bone loss assessment using digital X-rays. We review pocket depth measurements and explain our findings to you to create a personalize treatment plan.

Preparing for Surgery

Just like any surgery, there are pre-op guidelines that will help everything go smoothly. You will be given instructions and can prepare for sedation, if you are using that as an option. The dentist will administer a local anesthetic to numb the area where the surgery will take place.

The Procedure

An experienced oral surgeon on our team will perform the surgery using our advanced equipment. Your vitals will be monitored and assistants will help the surgery flow well.

Post Op Instructions

The staff will give patients instructions on caring for their mouth at home. This will include how to alleviate pain and diet restrictions.

Gum Surgery FAQs

Is gum surgery painful?
There is minimal discomfort because we use an injection to numb the area. You will not feel anything during the surgery. There will some discomfort post-surgery along with swelling and slight bleeding.
It typically takes up to 2 weeks to fully recover. We monitor your progress with a follow-up appointment. Stitches will be taken out in the follow-up appointment.
Your diet will be restricted for two or three days and you will need to stick to soft foods like yogurt, mashed potatoes and soups. You need to avoid spicy, hard, or crunchy foods.
We will give you instructions set for your specific case. Be sure to follow them for the best post-op care. They will include a prescription, a recommendation for an antimicrobial mouth rinse and instructions on how to clean your mouth during brushing.
Some insurance covers gum surgery as they are necessary procedures. Our staff will help you navigate benefits.

Getting Healthier Gums

Those with gum disease will need to closely monitor your oral health and take additional actions to keep your gums healthy. Our team is here to help you set up good oral hygiene practices that keep gum disease from progressing. We do this with kindness and compassion.
Contact us for an appointment to discuss your gums and how to get a healthier mouth. We can set up a plan just for you.