What are the treatments for bone loss in teeth?
Losing bone that supports your teeth is a primary symptom of the gum disease periodontitis and largely results from poor oral hygiene. Treatment can address the problem, but you need to commit to taking good care of your teeth and gums.Conservative TreatmentsLess severe bone loss can benefit from non-surgical interventions to keep it from getting worse. These treatments remove the buildup of plaque and tartar that triggers bone loss. They include scaling, root planing and antibiotics–typically gels and oral rinses– to control infections.Bone GraftingIn bone grafting, a dentist uses small pieces of bone–your own, donated or synthetic–to hold your tooth in place. This replaces the lost bone and act as a foundation for new bone regeneration.Guided Tissue RegenerationOne type of guided tissue regeneration involves putting a special fabric between your bone and tooth. This keeps the space clear to allow for the regrowth of new bone. In another type, your doctor will apply a special gel-
