Surgical Treatments

Gum disease doesn’t always announce itself loudly—but left unchecked, it can quietly erode the very structures holding your teeth in place. When inflammation progresses beyond the surface, surgical periodontal treatments in Cupertino CA and San Francisco CA become necessary to stop the damage and restore stability.

Our periodontists see gum health as the true foundation of your smile. And just like any foundation, when it starts to weaken, repair requires strategy, precision, and the right tools. That’s exactly what surgical periodontal care is designed to do—not just manage symptoms, but rebuild what’s been lost.

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When Is Surgical Periodontal Treatment Needed?

If you've had deep gum pockets that won’t shrink, recurring infections, gum recession, or bone loss, you may have already maxed out the benefits of non-surgical care. That’s when surgery becomes the next step—not as a last resort, but as a proactive way to stabilize and preserve your teeth.

Surgical treatment can stop the progression of periodontal disease, reduce the risk of tooth loss, and give your gums the opportunity to heal properly. In many cases, it’s the difference between saving and losing a tooth.

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Gum Surgery: Access and Clean From the Inside Out

Gum flap surgery is used to lift and reposition the gum tissue for better access to infected areas. Once we’ve cleared out the deep-seated bacteria and debris, we carefully resecure the gum tissue to encourage healthy reattachment and reduce the size of periodontal pockets.

This isn’t about making big incisions—it’s about precision cleaning at the source, giving your body a chance to heal in a cleaner, bacteria-free environment.

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Osseous Surgery: Recontouring Damaged Bone

When bacteria eat away at the bone around the teeth, the surface becomes irregular, making it even easier for plaque to hide and hard to clean. Osseous surgery reshapes and smooths these bony defects, helping the gums reattach in a tighter, more secure position.

It’s like restoring the terrain beneath your teeth—flattening steep walls that trap bacteria and rebuilding a landscape where oral hygiene becomes effective again.

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Periodontal Pocket Reduction: Less Space, Less Risk

Deep gum pockets are a major risk factor for advanced gum disease. Pocket reduction procedures reduce the depth of these spaces, making it easier to clean and significantly harder for bacteria to repopulate.
This treatment improves not just your gum health—but also the success of any future maintenance or restorative work, like crowns or implants.

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Periodontal Regeneration: Growing Back What You’ve Lost

In more advanced cases of gum disease, tissue and bone may already be gone. Regenerative periodontal therapy aims to regrow what’s been lost using specialized materials like bone grafts, membranes, and growth proteins.

The goal is to encourage your body’s natural healing ability, stimulating new bone and connective tissue to support your teeth once again. It’s one of the most rewarding parts of what we do—helping patients regain stability they thought was gone for good.

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Gum Grafting: Repairing and Protecting Receded Gums

Gum recession isn’t just a cosmetic issue—it exposes the roots of your teeth, increasing sensitivity and the risk of decay. Gum grafting adds new tissue to cover exposed areas and reinforce thinning gumlines.

Whether we use your own tissue or donor material, this procedure strengthens your defenses, enhances your smile, and restores balance and symmetry to your gumline.

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Don’t Let the Word “Surgery” Hold You Back

Periodontal surgery has come a long way. With today’s minimally invasive techniques and advanced tools, treatment is more comfortable, and recovery is smoother than ever. The procedures we offer are designed to be effective, efficient, and focused on long-term results—not temporary fixes.

If your gum health has reached a point where everyday brushing and cleanings aren’t enough, surgery may be the key to turning things around.

Wondering if surgical periodontal treatment is right for you?

Let’s take a closer look at your gum health and build a plan that fits your needs. Schedule a consultation today at one of our locations in Cupertino CA or San Francisco CA and take the next step toward stronger gums, healthier teeth, and a smile you can count on for years to come.