Gum Surgery in Scarborough, ON
Gum Surgery Scarborough
A Gentle Way to Restore Healthy Gums
Gum surgery is a surgical treatment to address advanced gum disease, gum recession, or cosmetic gumline concerns when non-surgical care is not enough. It can help treat damaged periodontal tissue, protect exposed tooth roots, and improve the health and appearance of the gumline. The appropriate approach depends on the condition of your gums, teeth, and supporting tissues.
At BSRV Dental Office, gum surgery is considered after a careful periodontal assessment to determine whether surgical treatment is necessary. Depending on your needs, treatment may address gum recession, infected periodontal tissue, or uneven gumline concerns. With precise diagnosis, personalized treatment planning, and careful attention to gum tissue, the goal is to support healthier gums while preserving the surrounding teeth and tissue.
Benefits of Gum Surgery
Gum surgery may be recommended when gum problems become too advanced for non-surgical treatment to manage effectively. Depending on the condition of your gums and supporting tissues, surgery can help protect your teeth, control gum problems, and improve the health and appearance of your gumline.
Stops Advanced Gum Disease Progression
Surgical gum treatment can address diseased tissue and deep periodontal pockets, helping control advanced periodontal disease and protect the tissues supporting your teeth.
Protects Exposed Roots From Decay
Gum grafting and other gum procedures can cover exposed tooth roots caused by gum recession, helping reduce tooth sensitivity and protect vulnerable root surfaces from decay.
Restores a Healthier Gumline
Gum surgery can repair receding gum tissue or reshape uneven areas, supporting a healthier gumline while improving the balance and appearance of your smile.
Personalized Gum Surgery Treatment
Why Choose BSRV Dental Office for Gum Surgery
Gum surgery at BSRV Dental Office begins with a careful assessment of your periodontal health. Our dentist evaluates gum recession, periodontal pocket depth, gum tissue, and the severity of gum disease to determine whether surgical treatment is appropriate. For complex periodontal cases, coordination with a periodontist may be recommended for specialized evaluation or care.
Your comfort is also considered throughout treatment. When gum surgery is recommended, local anesthesia is used to numb the treatment area and help make the procedure more comfortable. Clear explanations and personalized treatment planning help you understand why surgery is recommended and what to expect before, during, and after treatment.
Why Patients Trust BSRV Dental Office
Periodontal Assessment: Checks gum health and disease severity.
Coordinated Care: Specialist support for complex cases.
Comfort-Focused Treatment: Local anesthesia for greater comfort.
What to Expect During Gum Surgery
Gum surgery is planned according to your periodontal condition, the amount of gum tissue involved, and the type of surgical treatment recommended.
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Exam and Gum Health Assessment
Your dentist examines your gums and teeth, evaluates gum recession and periodontal pocket depth, and assesses the severity of gum disease or tissue concerns. This helps determine whether surgery is appropriate and which approach best fits your needs.
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Surgical Procedure
The treatment area is numbed with local anesthesia to help keep you comfortable during the procedure. Depending on your condition, treatment may address diseased gum tissue, gum recession, exposed tooth roots, or other periodontal concerns.
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Aftercare and Follow-Up
After surgery, you receive personalized aftercare instructions to support healing and protect the treated area. A follow-up appointment may be scheduled to monitor healing, assess gum tissue, and make sure your recovery is progressing as expected.
Is Gum Surgery Right for You?
Who Is a Good Candidate for Gum Surgery?
Advanced Gum Disease
Patients with advanced periodontal disease that does not respond adequately to non-surgical periodontal treatment may need surgical care to address deeper periodontal pockets and affected gum tissue.
Gum Recession With Sensitivity or Exposed Roots
Receding gums can expose tooth roots, making teeth more sensitive and leaving vulnerable root surfaces at greater risk of decay. Gum surgery may help protect the exposed area.
Gummy or Uneven Smile
Patients with excess gum tissue or an uneven gumline may consider gum surgery to reshape the gums and create a more balanced smile.
Types of Gum Surgery
Preventive Gum Therapy: Routine dental hygiene care can help remove plaque and tartar before gum problems become more serious. Regular examinations and professional cleaning can also help identify early signs of gum disease and support healthier gum tissue.
Non-Surgical Treatment: Scaling and root planing can be used to clean plaque and tartar from around and below the gumline when mild to moderate gum disease is present. This periodontal treatment can help reduce inflammation and support healthier gums without surgery.
Surgical Treatment: More advanced periodontal concerns may require surgical treatment, depending on the condition of the gums and supporting tissues. Procedures such as gum grafting, crown lengthening, or frenectomy may be considered when appropriate.
Cosmetic Gum Contouring: Gum contouring reshapes excess or uneven gum tissue to create a more balanced gumline. It may be considered for patients concerned about a gummy smile or uneven gum appearance.
Everything You Need to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does Gum Graft Surgery Cost in Ontario?
There is no single price for gum graft surgery because the cost depends on the number of teeth treated, the severity of gum recession, the grafting technique, and the materials or tissue required. A dental or periodontal assessment is needed to provide an accurate treatment estimate.
Is Gum Grafting Covered by OHIP?
Routine gum grafting performed in a dental office is generally not covered by OHIP, although specific public dental programs may have different eligibility rules. OHIP does cover certain eligible dental surgeries performed in hospital, so coverage should be confirmed based on the procedure and where it is performed.
How Urgent Is Gum Graft Surgery?
Gum graft surgery is not usually an emergency procedure, but delaying treatment for significant gum recession can leave tooth roots exposed and vulnerable to sensitivity, root decay, or further tissue loss. Your dentist can assess the recession and determine how soon treatment should be considered.
Where Can I Get Gum Grafting in Canada?
Gum grafting is available through dentists who provide the procedure and through periodontists who specialize in gum and supporting-tissue conditions. BSRV Dental Office can assess your gum recession and discuss appropriate treatment or coordinate a referral to a periodontist when specialized care is needed.
Is Gum Surgery Painful?
Local anesthesia is used to numb the treatment area, so you should not feel sharp pain during the procedure. Some soreness, swelling, or tenderness afterward is normal, and post-operative instructions can help keep discomfort manageable.
How Long Does Gum Surgery Take to Heal?
Healing varies depending on the type and extent of gum surgery, but many gum graft procedures have an initial recovery period of about one to two weeks. Your dentist or periodontist will provide follow-up care and specific instructions because complete tissue healing can take longer.
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3430 Finch Ave E #6B, Scarborough, ON M1W 2R5, Canada
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Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM