Your bone and gum tissue should fit snugly around your teeth like a turtleneck around your neck. When you have periodontal disease, this supporting tissue and bone is destroyed and pockets develop. Eventually, if too much bone is lost, the teeth will need to be extracted. After examination, Dr. Ross may recommend a regenerative procedure when the bone supporting your teeth has been destroyed. These procedures can reverse some of the damage by regeneration lost bone and tissue.

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During this procedure, the tissue of the gums are folded back and the disease-causing bacteria are removed. Membranes (filters), bone grafts or tissue-stimulating proteins can be used to encourage your body's natural ability to regenerate bone and tissue.

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There are many options to enhance support for your teeth and to restore your bone to a healthy level. Dr. Ross will discuss your best options with you.