Afshin Salamati, DDS, MS

Santa Monica, California

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Surgical Procedures Maintaining a healthy and beautiful smile is not always as easy as it sounds. Surgical procedures may be necessary after a periodontal disease diagnosis if it is determined that the surrounding tissue of the teeth cannot be repaired with non-surgical therapies. By postponing needed surgical procedures associated with periodontal disease, you run the risk of further complications that can result in tooth loss or the need for more invasive surgery. Dr. Salam...ati offers many surgical procedures to maintain the health of your teeth and gums to keep you smiling proudly. Surgical Procedures May Be Required When Bacteria forms deep pockets in the bone There is a risk of bacteria spreading to the body There is significant gum recession Periodontal disease makes at-home care difficult Excess gum provides functional or aesthetic concerns Non-surgical therapies have not sufficed What Are Surgical Procedures? While non-surgical therapies can address the beginning stages of periodontal disease, they cannot always correct more advanced periodontal conditions. Surgical procedures can not only address and reverse the negative effects of periodontal disease, they can also result in a more aesthetically pleasing smile. See more