Procedure
Surgical treatment for advanced gum disease that cleans deep pockets around the teeth and reshapes the gums and bone.
Also called: periodontal surgery, pocket reduction surgery, flap surgery
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about gum surgery and what is right for you.
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