Gingivectomy is the surgical removal of gingiva (i.e., gum tissue). A gingivectomy
is necessary when the gums have pulled away from the teeth creating deep
pockets. The pockets make it hard to clean away plaque and calculus.
Gingivectomy is usually done before gum disease has damaged the bone
supporting the teeth.
Alloderm gum grafting allows the gums to be treated effectively if it becomes
damaged or starts to recede. Alloderm offers a faster healing time from other
gum disease treatments. Alloderm is essentially tissue grafting that does not
require the harvesting of gum tissue from other areas of the mouth.
Crown lengthening is an oral surgery treatment that involves removing excess
gum tissue, and possibly some bone, around the teeth to make them look longer.
If the gum line is uneven, crown lengthening can sculpt the gum line to produce a
more symmetrical smile.
Emdogain is a resorbable, implantable material and supports periodontal
regeneration, which takes place over more than a year. It consists of hydrophobic
enamel matrix proteins extracted from developing embryonal enamel of porcine
origin in a propylene glycol alginate carrier. The gel has a suitable viscosity to
facilitate application directly onto root surfaces exposed during periodontal
surgery.
A frenectomy is a surprisingly common procedure that involves removing
connective tissue under the lip and tongue that are too tight (which is also called
“tongue-tied”. This procedure allows for normal movement and range of motion
for the lip and tongue.
Tongue tie surgery is not limited to adults, but the majority are treated in infancy.
Some babies with tongue-tie are not able to open their mouths wide enough to
latch on to the breast properly.
If you’re breastfeeding your baby and they have tongue-tie they may:
If you are concerned that you or baby/child has a tongue tie call our clinic for a
consultation.
