{"id":83,"date":"2015-02-17T17:05:14","date_gmt":"2015-02-17T17:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/blog\/?p=83"},"modified":"2016-07-18T20:50:43","modified_gmt":"2016-07-18T20:50:43","slug":"implant-dentistry-101-do-you-need-oral-soft-tissue-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/blog\/implant-dentistry-101-do-you-need-oral-soft-tissue-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Implant Dentistry 101: Do You Need Oral Soft Tissue Surgery?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-85\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/156482063-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"156482063\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/156482063-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/156482063.jpg 507w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>If\u00a0you&#8217;ve\u00a0been told that you may need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/other-oral-surgeries.html\">oral soft tissue surgery<\/a>, don\u2019t panic. <\/strong>\u00a0The goal of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/other-oral-surgeries.html\">oral soft tissue surgery<\/a> is to restore and maintain attractive and healthy mouth tissues. Your gum or soft tissue surgery doesn&#8217;t have to be a traumatic or uncomfortable experience. You can trust <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/about-us.html\">Dr. Banda<\/a> to perform your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/other-oral-surgeries.html\">oral surgery<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/about-us.html\">Dr. Banda<\/a> is a gentle and highly qualified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/other-oral-surgeries.html\">soft tissue oral surgeon<\/a>, specializing in the complexities of the bone, skin, muscles, and nerves of the mouth. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">Make an appointment<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/about-us.html\">Dr. Banda<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/index.html\">Implant Dentist<\/a>, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/index.html\">Cranbrook Dental Care<\/a> today. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/index.html\">Cranbrook Dental Care<\/a> proudly restores smiles daily throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">Bloomfield Hills, MI, Royal Oak, Clarkston, Troy, Birmingham<\/a>, and the surrounding communities.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/other-oral-surgeries.html\">Oral Soft Tissue Surgery<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, mouth surgery is required\u00a0to restore gum tissues around teeth or prepare gum tissues for dental implants. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/other-oral-surgeries.html\">Oral soft tissue surgery<\/a> may be for the augmentation, reduction, or reshaping of your gums. Common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/other-oral-surgeries.html\">soft tissue surgeries<\/a> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/other-oral-surgeries.html\">Frenectomy<\/a><\/strong>: Frena are small folds of tissue under the tongue, inside the upper lip, inside the lower lip, or connecting the cheeks and gums. A Frenectomy may be performed to loosen the frenum\u2019s connection and extend the range of motion in the area.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/other-oral-surgeries.html\">Soft tissue grafts<\/a><\/strong>: Soft tissue gum grafts are used to increase gum tissue in certain areas. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/other-oral-surgeries.html\">Gum tissue grafting<\/a> can be used to:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 Prevent further gum recession<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 Cover exposed tooth roots<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 Stop gum sensitivity<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 Improve gum appearance<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 Treat advanced periodontitis<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/other-oral-surgeries.html\">Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty<\/a><\/strong>: A gingivectomy surgically removes diseased or excess gum tissue caused by advanced gum disease (periodontitis).\u00a0Gingivoplasty is the surgical reshaping of the gum tissue, and is often performed in combination with a gingivectomy.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/other-oral-surgeries.html\">Crown Lengthening<\/a><\/strong>: If a tooth has been severely weakened by decay, is cracked, broken, or worn down, Dr. Banda may perform a crown lengthening procedure to ensure that enough of the tooth\u2019s structure is available to securely hold a dental crown in place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/other-oral-surgeries.html\">Oral Soft Tissue Surgery<\/a> Painful?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/about-us.html\">Dr. Banda<\/a> is trained and experienced in all aspects of anesthesia and sedation administration. Every consideration will be made to ensure that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/other-oral-surgeries.html\">oral soft tissue surgery<\/a> is as comfortable, relaxed, and pain free as possible. Usually, patients describe their oral surgery experience as surprisingly pleasant. After surgery, you may be prescribed pain medication to make you as comfortable as possible at home.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">Bloomfield Hills Oral Soft Tissue Surgery<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/other-oral-surgeries.html\">Oral soft tissue surgery<\/a> improves the form and functioning of your teeth and gums to maintain optimum oral health. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">Make an appointment<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/about-us.html\">Dr. Banda<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/index.html\">Implant Dentist<\/a>, for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/other-oral-surgeries.html\">oral soft tissue surgery<\/a> needs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/about-us.html\">Dr. Banda<\/a> offers patient centered dental care. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/index.html\">Cranbrook Dental Care<\/a> is trusted by families throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theimplantdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">Bloomfield Hills, MI, Royal Oak, Clarkston, Troy, Birmingham<\/a>, and the neighboring communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If\u00a0you&#8217;ve\u00a0been told that you may need oral soft tissue surgery, don\u2019t panic. \u00a0The goal of oral soft tissue surgery is to restore and maintain attractive and healthy mouth tissues. Your gum or soft tissue surgery doesn&#8217;t have to be a traumatic or uncomfortable experience. You can trust Dr. Banda to perform your oral surgery. 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