What treatments are available for gum disease?
Two treatments are available: Flap Surgery and Regeneration. In Flap Surgery, the gum is lifted from the tooth and bone, and diseased tissue is removed. The infected bone also may be reshaped. After surgery, the gum is repositionsed and sutured in place. In some cases, destroyed tissue between teeth or roots can be partially regenerated . Once the damaged area is prepared and special membranes are inserted, new tissue can grow over a period of weeks and months.
