Surgical periodontics is a powerful approach that uses surgery to fix more complex dental and gum issues. This is not your everyday periodontic treatment, as it is reserved for situations where regular checkups are no longer effective for the patient. Here is when you might want to think about going the surgical periodontics route:Difficulty Chewing
If chewing your favorite meal feels more like a challenge than a pleasure due to wonky jaw alignment, surgical periodontics might be the ticket. Surgery can help fix tooth and gum issues that can make eating a real pain.
Open Bite
Ever notice someone whose front teeth do not align properly when they close their mouth? That is called an open bite. It can cause swollen gums, making eating food a hassle. It also facilitates bleeding gums and bad breath for some patients. Surgical periodontics can close that pesky gap and save the day by repositioning the jaws.
Receding Lower Jaw and Chin
Sometimes, a lower jaw and chin that shy away from the spotlight can affect how you look and chomp down on your snacks. Surgical periodontics can reposition the lower jaw and chin, giving your face a more balanced and bite-friendly profile.
Chronic Mouth Breathing
Mouth breathing might sound harmless, but it can lead to dry mouth, speech challenges, and dental problems. If your gum and tooth structure are causing this, surgical periodontics can help by fixing the underlying issues and promoting proper breathing through the nose.
Birth Defects
Specific congenital disabilities can throw off your gum alignment and dental structure. It would help if you considered surgical periodontics to ensure the child grows up with the right dental formula.
Schedule an Examination
The dentist will tell you the best time to go for periodontal surgery based on your oral health. Call our office today if you think you need surgical periodontics. We will set up an appointment for you to be evaluated.
