Improve the health of your gums around one or more teeth with a gum tissue removal procedure, designed to eliminate excess gum tissue. This treatment helps reduce periodontal pockets and enhances the effectiveness of your home oral care routine. Gingivectomy surgically removes diseased gum tissue or other buildups caused by serious underlying conditions, making it easier for your dentist to perform procedures like root planing and scaling. At Melbourne Family Dentist, we offer top-quality services to address your gum health concerns.

Ideal candidates for this procedure are those suffering from advanced gum disease that cannot be managed with antiseptic rinses, root planing and scaling, or antibiotics alone. Typically, these patients have teeth in good condition, and the periodontal disease hasn’t advanced to the point where more invasive therapies are required. If you have chronic gingival conditions, this treatment may be recommended after other non-surgical therapies have been tried. The procedure helps prevent damage to the ligaments and bone that support your teeth.

Additionally, this surgery can be performed for cosmetic purposes, such as a gum lift or crown lengthening to enhance your smile. Before proceeding, our team will have a thorough discussion to determine whether this is the right option for you. To ensure your comfort, local anesthesia is provided, preventing any pain along the gumline. Rest assured that our skilled periodontists and oral surgeons handle each treatment with the utmost care.