Gum disease can lead to inflammation resulting in the gums becoming detached from the teeth. Gum surgery can correct this in order to stop bacteria getting in to the resulting gap and causing infection.
Key takeaways:
– Prior to surgery the dentist may give teeth a deep clean using a procedure such as root planing or deep scaling.
– The gum surgery applied depends on the type of gum disease and how advanced it may be.
– Good oral care including twice daily teeth brushing and flossing helps prevent gum disease.
Since gum disease is caused by bacterial overgrowth, plaque, and tartar buildup, proper oral hygiene is usually effective in preventing and reversing the condition.
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