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Our periodontist in Orange County will likely start with a scaling and root planing treatment, a non-invasive measure that involves removing plaque and tartar from just at and just below the gum line. If this is not effective, there are several surgical methods that can be utilized. After a scaling and root planing, a pocket reduction surgery is usually the next step. When too much plaque and tartar accumulates, it collects between the gums and the tooth roots, creating pockets. Our expert in periodontal surgery in Orange County will access these areas with a sharp tool to remove the harmful substances.
Gum flap surgeries are also fairly common. This involves making incisions in the gum tissue in order to pull it back and better access the tooth root surfaces. More plaque and tartar can be removed using this procedure. If any gum or jaw bone tissue has been lost due to periodontitis, a grafting surgery can be performed using tissue from other areas of the mouth or body, a third party, or with synthetic material.