A graft helps your body replace lost bone. Learn how a bone replacement graft works.

Periodontal disease can cause pockets to form between the tooth and gum. These pockets can gather plaque and need treatment. If nonsurgical treatments can't reduce pocket depth, surgery may be needed. Surgery on gum and bone can reduce pocket depth and save teeth. It allows the dentist to remove tartar deep below the gumline.

Some treatments for periodontal disease don't involve surgery. The goal of these treatments is to make conditions that allow tissues in the mouth to heal. This is done by reducing plaque, infection, and other causes of periodontal disease.

If you have periodontal disease, you may need surgery to save 1 or more teeth.

When you look in the mirror, does your gumline look uneven? Or do you see too little gum? These are common effects of periodontal disease. One type of gingival surgery is called a soft tissue graft.

If you have one or more missing teeth, your dentist may recommend partial dentures. Read on to learn more about this treatment choice.

The surgery will last several hours. You will likely stay in the hospital for 1 to 2 days.

You just had orthognathic surgery. This is treatment that reshapes the jaws to improve their form and function. Your job now is to keep yourself comfortable and help your body heal quickly.

Orthognathic surgery is a treatment that reshapes the jaw to improve its form and function. Before surgery, most people need to have orthodontic treatment to move and straighten the teeth.

You have been scheduled for orthognathic surgery. This is treatment that reshapes or realigns the jaws and teeth to improve their form and function. During the months leading up to surgery, you’ll work with your orthodontist. Your treatment may take several years to complete.