Need a Gingivectomy in Houston?

Transform your smile and improve your oral health with a gingivectomy – the simple and effective procedure that removes excess gum tissue and restores a beautiful, healthy smile.

 
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Gingivectomy Treatment

The surgical technique known as a gingivectomy involves the removal of the gingiva, or gum tissue. A gingivectomy is necessary when the gums have receded, resulting in the formation of deep pockets around the teeth. The pockets make it challenging to eliminate plaque and calculus. Dentists typically carry out gingivectomy as a preventive measure before gum disease leads to the degradation of the teeth’s supporting bone.

Gingivectomies are a dental procedure that treats periodontal disease, as well as to enhance the appearance of gums, and eliminates overgrown gum tissue. Zara Dental Services in Houston, Texas, offers affordable gingivectomies that we suggest performing in response to two oral problems: (1) Periodontal pockets located between the gums and teeth that harbor bacterial colonies, and (2) excessive gum tissue around the teeth, causing aesthetic concerns and hindering proper chewing and speech.

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Reasons for Gingivectomy
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Who Should Get It?

The surgical technique known as a gingivectomy involves the removal of the gingiva, or gum tissue. A gingivectomy is vital when the gums have receded, resulting in the formation of deep pockets around the teeth. The pockets make it challenging to eliminate plaque and calculus. Dentists typically carry out gingivectomy as a preventive measure before gum disease leads to the degradation of the teeth’s supporting bone.

What are the Advantages of a Gingivectomy?

Mostly Inexpensive

Mostly Inexpensive

A Better-looking Smile

A Better-looking Smile

Safe Procedure

A safe procedure, doesn't hurt much and has few or no side effects

Better Gum and Tooth Health

Better gum and tooth health (if done to treat gum disease)

Improving Tooth Appearance

Results can last for decades because the gingival tissue that has been removed doesn't usually grow back

Gingivectomy Procedure

The duration of the procedure can vary between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the amount of gum tissue removal required. Typically, a dentist can complete most minor procedures involving one or more teeth in a single session. However, in case of extensive removal or reshaping of gum tissue, the treatment will require multiple appointments as the gums require sufficient time to heal before proceeding to the next step.

The procedure won’t cause any pain or discomfort, so there’s no need to worry. We will use local anesthesia and other types of sedation to ensure your comfort during dental procedures.

Before the procedure, the dentist will determine how much tissue needs removal or adding. Prior to commencing the procedure, we will present to you our proposed plan to ensure your satisfaction with the outcome.

 If you have any questions ahead of time, don’t hesitate to call us and ask.

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Benefits of Gingivectomy

Gingivectomy in Houston, Texas

Are you seeking to enhance the aesthetics of your smile, or have you already detected signs of periodontal disease? If so, contact Zara Dental immediately. In cases of gum disease, dentists can treat infected areas with a gingivectomy before the problem gets worse. Contact us to schedule an appointment, and feel free to ask any further questions regarding the treatment.
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Before & After Gingivectomy

The initial stage of a gingivectomy procedure is a comprehensive and appropriate dental cleaning. This will eliminate any tartar accumulation and guarantee that your teeth are devoid of plaque. Next, you will receive a local anesthetic, and your highly trained and qualified dentists at Zara Dental will remove the gum tissue using specialized scalpels. The duration of the procedure can vary from a few minutes to a couple of hours, depending on the amount of tissue being removed. As always, our friendly staff at Zara Dental will ensure that you have a comprehensive understanding of what to anticipate during the treatment process.
After the procedure, we recommend following a soft food diet for around ten days and maintaining good oral hygiene to aid in the healing process.

Is Gingivectomy Painful?

It takes little time and little effort to perform a gingivectomy. Prior to beginning the operation, your dentist will administer local anesthetic to you. This implies that the dental procedure will be painless.
However, following the dental procedure, a majority of individuals experience discomfort, sensitivity, and anesthesia. After a few days, these symptoms should subside. Over-the-counter painkillers such as ibuprofen can also assist in alleviating discomfort.

Can Gums Regrow After Surgery?

In most cases, gum tissue does not regenerate following a gingivectomy procedure. Typically, there is no need for a repeat procedure if you are satisfied with the outcome.
Gum grafts are another option if you need more tissue. This tissue originates from the gums or another area of the roof of your mouth.

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Gingivectomy Cost

Your dental insurance or extended dental coverage may usually cover the cost of your gingivectomy. However, if you don’t have insurance or If you are looking for more information about the cost of a specific service, please contact one of our expert Treatment Coordinators for help. They can help with putting together an affordable payment plan so you can get the dental treatment that you need.

When to See Your Zara Dentist After Gingivectomy?

Immediately see your dentist if you:

  • Have unstoppable bleeding
  • Have a lot of pain that doesn’t go away with time or home remedies.
  • Have pus or discharge that is not normal
  • Have fever

We Accept Most Insurance Companies

We will be glad to file a predetermination for you to verify coverage of any necessary dental treatment. And we accept most PPO insurances.