Osseous Surgery
Advanced Care for Gum Disease
When gum disease becomes advanced, it doesn’t just affect your gums—it starts breaking down the bone that holds your teeth in place. If you’ve noticed loose teeth, bleeding gums, or deep pockets around your teeth, it may be a sign the infection has progressed beyond what cleanings or scaling alone can fix.
At Precision Periodontal and Implant Center, osseous surgery is one of the most effective ways to stop advanced gum disease, reshape damaged bone, and give your teeth a stable foundation again.
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Why Gum Pockets Matter
Healthy gums fit snugly around your teeth. But gum disease creates spaces, or “pockets,” between the gums and teeth. The deeper these pockets get, the harder they are to clean—making them perfect hiding spots for bacteria.
Even with the best brushing and flossing habits, deep pockets allow infection to keep spreading. Left untreated, this leads to:
Ongoing Bleeding and Inflammation
Bone Loss Around the Teeth
Teeth Shifting or Becoming Loose
Eventual Tooth Loss
Osseous surgery directly addresses these pockets so that gum tissue can heal and reattach securely to your teeth.
How Osseous Surgery Works
The goal of osseous surgery is simple: remove infection, reshape bone, and restore gum health. At Precision Periodontal and Implant Center, here’s what happens during the procedure:
Comfort First
Local anesthesia ensures the area is completely numb.
Accessing the Root Cause
The gums are gently lifted back so the bone and tooth roots can be cleaned thoroughly.
Cleaning and Reshaping
Plaque, tartar, and bacteria are removed, and rough bone edges are smoothed to reduce places where bacteria can collect.
Securing the Gums
The gum tissue is placed back snugly against the teeth, reducing pocket depth.
By reshaping the bone and repositioning the gums, osseous surgery makes it much easier for you to keep your teeth and gums healthy moving forward.
Recovery You Can Manage
While the idea of “surgery” may sound intimidating, most patients are surprised by how manageable recovery feels. After the procedure, you may have mild soreness or swelling, but these symptoms usually improve quickly.
With good home care and regular check-ups at Precision Periodontal and Implant Center, patients often notice:
Healthier-Looking Gums
Less Bleeding and Irritation
Easier Brushing and Flossing
A Stronger, More Secure Bite
Long-Term Benefits
Osseous surgery is more than a treatment—it’s an investment in your long-term health. By stopping gum disease at this stage, you protect yourself from:
Tooth loss and the need for extractions
Costly restorative treatments later, like bridges or implants
The health risks tied to chronic inflammation, such as heart disease and diabetes
In other words, treating gum disease now helps safeguard both your smile and your overall health.
Is Osseous Surgery Right for You?
This procedure is typically recommended when:
Deep gum pockets remain after non-surgical treatments
X-rays show bone loss around your teeth
Your teeth are starting to feel loose
You want to preserve your natural teeth as long as possible
During your appointment at Precision Periodontal and Implant Center, you’ll receive a thorough evaluation. If osseous surgery is the right path, we’ll explain exactly what to expect so you feel confident moving forward.
Take the Next Step Toward Healthy Gums
Gum disease doesn’t have to control your future. With osseous surgery, it’s possible to stop infection, restore bone support, and give your teeth the stable foundation they deserve.
Call 310-708-3938 today to schedule your appointment with Precision Periodontal and Implant Center and learn how osseous surgery can protect your smile for years to come.