Flap Surgery: Effective Gum Care
Flap surgery is a specialized dental procedure used to treat advanced gum disease and restore healthy gum and bone structures. During this procedure, a small section of the gum tissue is lifted to access the underlying bone and tooth roots, allowing for thorough cleaning and treatment of infection.
Our skilled team uses flap surgery to remove tartar, bacteria, and infected tissue, promoting better gum health and reducing the risk of tooth loss. With careful attention to detail and a focus on comfort, we ensure a smooth recovery process. Flap surgery helps to reattach the gums to the teeth and bones, preventing further gum recession and improving the overall health of your mouth.
Benefits
Flap surgery is often recommended when gum disease has progressed beyond the point of basic cleaning. This procedure allows the dentist to access and remove plaque and tartar from beneath the gums, where regular cleaning methods cannot reach, thereby treating advanced periodontal disease effectively.
By removing infected tissue and allowing the gums to heal properly, flap surgery helps restore the health of the gums. This reduces the risk of further gum recession, bleeding, and inflammation, promoting better overall gum health and function.
Flap surgery helps to reduce deep gum pockets that are difficult to clean with regular brushing and flossing. By lifting the gum tissue, the dentist can clean the area more thoroughly, and then reposition the tissue to ensure a tighter fit around the teeth, which decreases the depth of the pockets and minimizes the risk of further infection.
In some cases, flap surgery can also involve reshaping the underlying bone structure, which may have been damaged by gum disease. By contouring the bone, the procedure helps ensure that the gums fit more tightly against the teeth, improving both the appearance and function of the mouth.
Advanced gum disease can lead to tooth mobility and, eventually, tooth loss. Flap surgery helps to remove the infection and strengthen the gum tissue and bone, thereby improving the stability of the teeth and reducing the risk of tooth loss.
By addressing the root cause of gum disease, flap surgery helps prevent further complications such as abscesses, tooth decay, or bone loss. Early intervention through flap surgery can stop the disease from progressing and leading to more severe health issues.
In addition to improving gum health, flap surgery can help improve the aesthetic appearance of your smile. By reshaping the gum line and reducing gum recession, the procedure can restore a more uniform and natural appearance to the gums, enhancing the overall look of your teeth and smile.
Flap surgery is a long-term solution for patients with severe gum disease. By removing infection, reshaping the gums, and improving the health of the surrounding tissues, the procedure helps to maintain healthy gums for years to come, reducing the need for further treatments and helping to preserve your natural teeth.