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Gum Surgery in Vancouver

Restore your gum health and protect your smile with periodontal (gum) surgery. Our skilled team provides comprehensive gum treatment for lasting oral health.

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Available at all four Smile Well Dental clinics.

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What is Gum Surgery?

Gum surgery encompasses various periodontal procedures designed to treat gum disease, repair gum recession, and restore the health of your gum tissue. These procedures can range from pocket reduction surgery to gum grafting, depending on your specific needs. Our dentists explain each option and plan treatment around your gum health and comfort.

What is Gum Surgery?

Benefits of Gum Surgery in Vancouver

Stop Gum Disease

Halt the progression of periodontal disease and prevent further damage.

Reduce Sensitivity

Cover exposed roots and reduce tooth sensitivity from gum recession.

Improve Aesthetics

Restore a balanced, healthy gum line for a more attractive smile.

Protect Your Teeth

Preserve your natural teeth by addressing underlying gum issues.

Gum Surgery Process

01

Comprehensive Evaluation

We assess your gum health, measure pocket depths, and take X-rays to plan your treatment.

02

Treatment Planning

Based on our findings, we recommend the most appropriate surgical approach for your condition.

03

Surgical Procedure

The surgery is performed with local anesthesia or sedation for your comfort.

04

Healing & Follow-up

We provide detailed aftercare instructions and schedule follow-up visits to monitor your healing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gum surgery may be needed when non-surgical treatments like deep cleaning cannot adequately address advanced gum disease, significant gum recession exposing tooth roots, bone loss around teeth, or aesthetic concerns. It helps restore gum health, protect teeth, and prevent tooth loss.

Common procedures include gum grafting for recession (covering exposed roots), pocket reduction surgery (reducing deep gum pockets), regenerative procedures to restore lost bone, crown lengthening (exposing more tooth structure), and gingivectomy (removing excess gum tissue). We recommend the best option based on your specific condition.

Modern techniques, anesthesia, and sedation options make gum surgery comfortable during the procedure. Afterward, you may experience swelling, tenderness, and mild discomfort for several days, which is manageable with prescribed pain medications and anti-inflammatories.

Most patients return to normal activities within 1-2 weeks. Initial healing occurs in 2-3 weeks, though complete healing may take several months. You'll follow specific care instructions including a soft food diet, gentle oral hygiene, and avoiding strenuous activity.

The cost of gum surgery depends on the procedure (gum grafting, pocket reduction or regenerative treatment) and how many areas need treatment. Ask us for a quote: we provide detailed estimates. Many dental insurance plans cover medically necessary periodontal surgery.

Gum recession can result from aggressive brushing, gum disease (periodontitis), teeth grinding, misaligned bite, genetics, tobacco use, hormonal changes, and inadequate dental care. Identifying the cause is essential for successful treatment and preventing recurrence.

Unfortunately, gum tissue cannot regenerate on its own once lost. Mild recession can sometimes be managed non-surgically to prevent progression, but significant recession typically requires surgical grafting to restore gum coverage and protect exposed tooth roots.

Smile Well Dental offers periodontal treatments including gum surgery at our Greater Vancouver locations. Our experienced dentists evaluate your gum health and recommend appropriate treatment to restore your gums and protect your smile.

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Schedule a periodontal evaluation today and learn how we can help restore your gum health.

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