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When you have periodontal disease the bone and gum tissue is destroyed, forming "pockets" around the teeth. Deeper pockets are more difficult for you and your dental care professional to clean, so it's important for you to reduce them with osseous surgery
During this procedure your periodontist folds back the gum tissue and removes the disease-causing bacteria before securing the tissue into place. In some cases, irregular surfaces of the damaged bone are smoothed to limit areas where disease causing bacteria can hide. This allows the gum tissue to better attach to healthy bone.
Reducing pocket depth and eliminating existing bacteria are important to prevent damage caused by the progression of periodontal disease and to maintain a healthy smile.
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