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Restore a Healthy Foundation with Osseous Surgery
When periodontal disease damages the bone that supports your teeth, it often leaves behind uneven ridges, craters, and irregular contours that make it nearly impossible for gum tissue to reattach properly. Osseous surgery at Long Beach Dental Health in Long Beach, CA reshapes this damaged bone, smoothing out the irregularities left behind by infection so your gums can heal against a stable, even surface again. Rather than leaving these defects in place, where bacteria can continue to collect, this procedure corrects the underlying structure itself.
Ready for a healthier foundation? Contact Long Beach Dental Health at (562) 580-0597 to schedule your consultation today!
What Is Osseous Surgery?
Osseous surgery is a periodontal procedure that reshapes and smooths bone that has been damaged or made irregular by advanced gum disease. After lifting the gum tissue to access the bone, the dentist removes small amounts of diseased or uneven bone, correcting craters and defects so the remaining bone forms a smoother, healthier contour. This allows the gum tissue to reattach more closely to the tooth, reducing the pockets where bacteria previously thrived.
Advantages of Osseous Surgery at Long Beach Dental Health
When you undergo osseous surgery at Long Beach Dental Health in Long Beach, CA, you address the structural damage left behind by gum disease, not just the surface symptoms. Some of the key advantages include:
- Eliminates uneven bone craters and defects
- Reduces pocket depth on a lasting basis
- Allows gum tissue to reattach more effectively
- Makes daily brushing and flossing more effective
- Lowers the risk of bacteria collecting in the same areas again
- Creates a smoother, more stable bone contour
Osseous surgery focuses on the bone itself, which is often the piece left out of less invasive treatment. By correcting the underlying shape of the bone, this procedure gives your gums a genuine chance to heal and stay healthy going forward.
Signs You May Benefit from Osseous Surgery
Osseous surgery is typically considered when bone damage from gum disease has progressed beyond what scaling and root planing can correct. If you notice any of the following signs, you may be a good candidate for this treatment:
- Your periodontal pockets remain deep even after nonsurgical treatment
- X-rays show uneven or cratered bone around one or more teeth
- Your gums have not reattached properly following earlier treatment
- You have recurring infection in the same specific area of your mouth
- One or more teeth feel loose due to irregular bone support
- Your dentist has noted bone defects during a periodontal exam
At Long Beach Dental Health, we carefully evaluate patients for osseous surgery during regular checkups. If you are unsure whether this treatment can help you, reach out to us at your next appointment, and we will determine if you are a suitable candidate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most patients experience only mild discomfort that is well managed with local anesthesia during the procedure and standard aftercare afterward.