Surgical Periodontics in Upland, CA
Advanced Gum Surgery to Restore the Health and Stability of Your Smile
When gum disease progresses beyond what deep cleanings can treat, surgical periodontal therapy can help save your teeth and protect your jawbone. At Empower Dental Upland, we perform advanced periodontal procedures using modern technology and minimally invasive techniques designed to improve comfort, promote healing, and preserve your natural smile.
Restore Your Gum Health Before It Gets Worse
Healthy gums provide the foundation for healthy teeth. If you have deep periodontal pockets, gum recession, or bone loss caused by advanced gum disease, surgical treatment may be the best way to stop the infection and rebuild your oral health.
What Is Surgical Periodontics?
Surgical periodontics includes procedures that treat moderate to severe periodontal disease affecting the gums, connective tissues, and supporting bone around your teeth. These treatments remove infection that cannot be reached through non-surgical therapy alone while creating healthier conditions for your gums to heal.
Depending on your condition, treatment may include:
Pocket Reduction Surgery
Deep periodontal pockets allow bacteria to accumulate beneath the gumline. Pocket reduction surgery removes infected tissue and reduces pocket depth, making it easier to maintain healthy gums.
Osseous Surgery
If gum disease has damaged the surrounding bone, osseous surgery smooths and reshapes the bone while removing bacterial deposits to encourage healthy healing.
Gingivectomy
Excess or infected gum tissue is carefully removed to eliminate bacteria, reduce inflammation, and improve access for home care.
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What to Expect During Treatment
Every procedure begins with a comprehensive periodontal examination.
Your treatment generally includes:
- Digital imaging and periodontal charting
- Local anesthesia for comfort
- Removal of infected tissue and bacteria
- Bone reshaping when necessary
- Careful repositioning of the gums
- Personalized post-operative instructions
Most patients experience mild discomfort for several days and can return to normal activities shortly after treatment.
Signs You May Need Surgical Periodontics
You may benefit from periodontal surgery if you experience:
- Bleeding gums during brushing or flossing
- Persistent bad breath
- Loose or shifting teeth
- Gum recession
- Deep periodontal pockets
- Bone loss around teeth
- Ongoing infection despite deep cleanings
Treating advanced gum disease early can often prevent tooth loss and reduce future complications.
Our Advanced Technology
We use modern technology to improve precision and patient comfort throughout treatment.
Digital X-Rays & CBCT Imaging
Detailed imaging allows us to evaluate bone loss and accurately plan treatment.
Laser Dentistry
In appropriate cases, laser technology can remove infected tissue while minimizing bleeding and discomfort.
Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Scalers
Ultrasonic instruments gently remove bacteria and hardened deposits with minimal trauma to surrounding tissue.
Intraoral Cameras
High-definition images help patients understand their condition and follow treatment progress.
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Local anesthesia keeps you comfortable throughout the procedure. Most patients experience only mild soreness afterward.
Most patients recover within one to two weeks, although healing time varies depending on the procedure.
In many cases, periodontal surgery can stabilize supporting tissues and help preserve natural teeth.
Yes. Regular maintenance appointments are essential for preventing future gum disease.
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- Apply with a soft credit check—no impact on your score
- Fast approval process, often the same day
- Plans available to fit a variety of budgets
- Financing options for nearly all dental services
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At Empower Dental Upland, we stand behind the quality of our work with warranties tailored to your specific treatment. Our fixed hybrid prosthetics include a Lifetime Warranty, provided you maintain your recommended hygiene visits and ongoing care. For crowns and other fixed restorations, we offer a 5-year warranty as long as you keep up with regular exams, cleanings, and any dentist-recommended maintenance.