Moderate to severe periodontitis results in extreme destruction of the bony support of the teeth. When the infection passes deep in your gums, the bacteria cannot be removed by toothbrushing or even deep cleanings alone. The bacteria grow, the infection festers and severe destruction progresses unchecked. Advanced periodontal therapy aims to eradicate the deep infection, kill the bacteria, and regrow lost bone.

Pocket reduction surgery is the most common surgical therapy. By trimming away the infected gums, and smoothing out the bony contours, the gums will heal in a healthy, cleansable way. This procedure has proven to be extremely successful at controlling the progression of periodontal disease.

Depending on the pattern of bone destruction, many cases of bone loss can be treated with bone regeneration. Regenerative procedures utilize bone grafts, barrier membranes, or proteins which stimulate bone growth. This amazing technology can actually regrow the lost bone and rejuvenate your mouth to its original condition.

With today’s medical advances, we can treat even advanced periodontal disease and restore your mouth to a state of excellent health.