Flap surgery allows the periodontist to gain access to the root of the tooth for removal of plaque, calculus, and diseased tissue. The gum is then carefully sutured back into place. Not every case is suitable for grafting so ask your dentist or any of the doctors at Advanced Periodontics of Texas if this procedure can benefit you. Visit our Bone Regeneration page to read more about GTR and see some previously treated cases. In fact, periodontal disease is the primary cause of tooth loss after the age of 35 .
Periodontal health begins at home.
Brush your teeth three times daily. Floss your teeth at least once a day. Eat good, well-balanced meals. Avoid sticky, sugary snacks. Examine you mouth for signs of periodontal disease regularly.