Periodontal surgery
In a severe case of periodontal disease, your doctor may need to perform surgery. There are several types of periodontal surgery. Some examples include:
- Flap surgery: This surgery involves an incision to be made in the gums. The gum tissue is then lifted, so plaque can be removed from the deeper surfaces of the tooth. This can help your gums fit more snugly against your teeth.
- Regenerative procedures: Here, your gum tissue will be folded back and plaque is removed. A piece of material, which can be made from proteins or bone, is placed to help regenerate lost tissue and bone.
- Gum grafting: Gum grafting helps treat receded gums. It involves taking gum tissue from another area of your mouth and using it to cover the exposed area of the tooth.
Antibiotics
Your dentist can also recommend antibiotics to help treat holes in the gums. This is usually in cases of severe periodontal disease or bacterial infection. These are medications that kill bacteria or slow their growth.