What does periodontal surgery consist of?
There is a good possibility that some teeth will be lost. But if the patient takes their homecare seriously after having the periodontal surgery, there is a high chance of keeping the teeth as well. Generally, they will bet you numb before starting so that you don’t feel the scaling. Your gums will probably be inflammed for the remainder of the day, but if you are able to take Motrin or Advil you should be ok. The periodontist will scale below the gumline to remove the bacteria that is present/that causes the periodontitis. Generally, they may put you on antibiotics for a time to help kill all that bacteria off. You will most likely need to go on a more frequent schedule for dental cleanings, usually 4 times a year instead of 2. It’s worth it to keep your teeth.
