Pocket Reduction Surgery
Pocket Reduction Surgery in Brickell for Healthier Gums
At HQ Dontics, we offer pocket reduction surgery to help combat gum disease and promote healthier gums. Gum disease can cause the formation of deep pockets between the teeth and gums, which can trap bacteria and lead to serious oral health issues if left untreated. Our skilled dental team is experienced in performing pocket reduction procedures to clean out bacteria, reduce pocket depth, and help your gums reattach to your teeth, restoring your oral health.
Using advanced techniques and personalized care, we ensure that each pocket reduction treatment is tailored to meet your specific needs, helping you achieve a healthier smile and preventing further complications from gum disease.
What Is Pocket Reduction Surgery?
Pocket reduction surgery, also known as periodontal surgery, is a procedure aimed at reducing the size of the pockets that form between the teeth and gums due to gum disease. These pockets can harbor bacteria that lead to further gum and bone damage. By reducing the depth of these pockets, we can help your gums heal and prevent future infections.
When Is Pocket Reduction Necessary?
Pocket reduction surgery may be necessary if you have:
- Advanced gum disease (periodontitis)
- Deep pockets between your teeth and gums that can’t be cleaned with regular brushing and flossing
- Bone loss due to untreated gum disease
- Recurring gum infections or inflammation
This procedure is critical for stopping the progression of gum disease and preserving your teeth and gums.
What are “Pockets”?
The supporting bone and gum tissue around your teeth should fit snugly like a turtleneck around a neck. When you have periodontal disease, your supporting tissues become loose and your bone is slowly destroyed, forming “pockets” around your teeth.
Over time, these pockets become deeper, providing a larger space for bacteria to live. As bacteria develop around the teeth, they can accumulate and advance underneath your gum tissue. As the inflammation continues within the pocket, different types of bacteria gather to increase the likelihood to lose one or multiple teeth. Eventually, if too much bone is lost, the teeth will need to be extracted.
Pockets Elimination Procedure
Dr. Quintero performs a simple procedure to help him visualize and eliminate the infected areas of your bone and soft tissue. The bone will be smoothed to limit areas where disease-causing bacteria can therefore allowing the gum tissue to better reattach to your healthy bone. The final result is to aid in your daily home care and your routine Periodontal Therapy.
Remember that reducing the pocket depth and eliminating existing bacteria are important to prevent damage caused by the progression of periodontal disease and to help you maintain a healthy smile. Eliminating bacteria alone may not be sufficient to prevent disease recurrence. Deeper pockets are more difficult for you and us to clean, so it’s important for you to reduce them.
Reduced pockets and a combination of daily oral hygiene and professional maintenance care increase your chances of keeping your natural teeth- and decrease the chance of serious health problems associated with periodontal disease.
HIGHLIGHTS
- When you have periodontal disease, this supporting tissue and bone are destroyed, forming “pockets” around the teeth. Eventually, if too much bone is lost, the teeth will need to be extracted.
- Dr. Quintero performs a simple procedure to help him visualize and eliminate the infected areas of your bone and soft tissue.
- Reduced pockets and a combination of daily oral hygiene and professional maintenance care increase your chances of keeping your natural teeth.