Gum Therapy in Brampton

Gum surgery may be recommended either for preventing or treating existing gingival or gum disease. It may also serve as an adjunct to improved cosmetic appearance. Gum Surgery often times involves the removal, reshaping and grafting of gum tissue. Surgery performed can be performed to either result in pocket depth reduction or regeneration. The pocket depth reduction involves the folding back of the gum of underlying tooth, and then having it secured back to reduce the gum pocket post treatment. Regeneration takes place when the bone and tissue are damaged beyond repair. After the gum tissue is folded back, a regenerative material like a graft or membrane is added to help re-growth of bone and supporting tissues.

Building up of shrinking gums

When the gums shrink or recede, the root surface beneath become exposed to the oral environment. This not only looks unsightly but can also lead to problems like tooth sensitivity and even premature tooth loss. Through various methods of gingival and/or connective tissue and alloderm grafting, this method the gum stabilization and recreation is made possible.