Shrink deep gum pockets, clear out hidden bacteria, and protect the bone around your teeth with care on Armitage Avenue.
Brushing and flossing can only reach so far, and once gum disease carves deep pockets around your teeth, bacteria settle in where no toothbrush can follow. Left alone, those pockets tend to grow and slowly wear away the bone holding each tooth in place. Osseous surgery clears out the infection and reshapes the area so your gums can fit snugly around your teeth again.
Cityview Dental Arts, Dental Group of Chicago’s office in Bucktown, offers osseous surgery as part of the periodontal care in Bucktown our team provides in one location. Your exam, your procedure, and your follow-up visits all take place in our office on Armitage Avenue, so in most cases you won’t need an outside referral.
Osseous surgery, also known as pocket reduction surgery, treats moderate to advanced periodontitis. Healthy gums form a tight seal around each tooth, but gum disease can loosen that seal and open pockets several millimeters deep. The procedure gives your dentist direct access to the roots and the bone beneath your gums, so both can be cleaned and smoothed. It is one of several options for gum disease treatment in Bucktown.
The goal is a shallower pocket that is far easier to keep clean at home and during professional cleanings. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the procedure usually takes around 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how many teeth need treatment. Many patients find the appointment much more manageable than they expected.
Dr. Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and continues to treat patients from the Bucktown office today. His long history in the neighborhood means many patients have trusted him with their care for years, now backed by the resources of Dental Group of Chicago.
Deep pockets do not always hurt, so the warning signs can be easy to overlook. Our team may talk with you about osseous surgery if you notice any of the following changes or if your gum measurements stay deep after earlier treatment.
Most patients start with nonsurgical care. When a deep cleaning brings your pockets back to a healthy depth, surgery is usually not needed, and our team recommends it only when your measurements show it can help.
Osseous surgery takes place right here in our Bucktown office. Before your appointment, we go over your health history, medications, X-rays, and pocket measurements with you, so you know exactly which areas will be treated.
The treatment area is numbed with local anesthesia, so you should feel pressure rather than sharp pain. Your dentist makes a small opening along the gumline, folds the tissue back, and removes hardened tartar and bacteria from the root surfaces.
Gum disease can leave craters and uneven edges in the bone around a tooth, and bacteria tend to collect in those spots. Smoothing these areas lets the gums rest flat against the bone and tooth. The tissue is then placed back and closed with small stitches.
Some patients need extra support during the same visit or at a later one. Guided bone and tissue regeneration in Bucktown may help rebuild areas of bone loss, while a gum graft in Bucktown can cover roots exposed by recession.
Soreness, mild swelling, and some tenderness are normal for the first few days. Most patients feel better with over-the-counter pain relief, cold compresses, and soft foods such as yogurt, eggs, and pasta. Skip straws, smoking, and crunchy foods while the area heals, and follow the cleaning steps we send home with you. Your stitches are typically checked at a follow-up visit within a week or two.
Your long-term results depend on what happens after you heal. Many patients return for periodontal maintenance cleanings every three to four months, and daily brushing and flossing can reach much deeper into the smaller pockets. Simple habits for preventing gum disease and protecting your overall health can also help your results last.
Periodontal surgery is an investment in keeping your natural teeth, and our team wants the cost to feel clear from the start. Before treatment, we review your dental coverage with you and share an estimate of what you may owe, so you can plan with confidence.
Cherry financing lets you divide the balance into monthly payments that fit your budget. If you are a new patient without dental insurance, our $99 visit includes an initial cleaning, a comprehensive exam, and a full set of digital X-rays, giving you a clear starting point for your gum health.
Dr. Jerome Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and continues to see patients in our Bucktown office, which is now part of Dental Group of Chicago. Our team handles most periodontal care in-house, from the first pocket measurements to surgery and maintenance cleanings, so your records and your treatment stay in one place.
Evening appointments until 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday make it easier to fit treatment around your workday. While you are here, our comfort menu offers heated blankets, neck pillows, Netflix, fresh fruit, and water bottles to help your visit feel more relaxed.
The area is fully numbed with local anesthesia, so most patients feel pressure and movement rather than pain. Some soreness is normal for a few days afterward and is usually eased with over-the-counter pain relief.
Most patients return to work and normal routines within a few days. The gums continue to heal over the following weeks, and a follow-up visit lets our team confirm everything is on track.
A deep cleaning removes tartar and bacteria from below the gumline without any incisions. Osseous surgery folds the gums back to reach deeper areas and reshape the bone, and it is typically recommended when a deep cleaning has not reduced the pockets enough.
The goal of osseous surgery is to help the gums fit more tightly around the teeth, not to regrow lost tissue. If recession leaves roots exposed, a gum graft may be an option to cover them.
Some temperature sensitivity is common as the gums settle into their new position. It typically improves over several weeks, and a toothpaste made for sensitive teeth may help in the meantime.
Gum disease can return if plaque builds up again, so regular periodontal maintenance cleanings and daily brushing and flossing matter a great deal. These visits also let our team catch any changes early.
Our Bucktown office, Cityview Dental Arts, is located at 2232 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647.
Cityview Dental Arts is open Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Use any Book Appointment button on this page to pick a time online, and our team will confirm your visit. New patients are always welcome.
Deep gum pockets rarely improve on their own, but the right treatment can help you keep your natural teeth and enjoy healthier gums. Cityview Dental Arts brings osseous surgery, deep cleanings, and ongoing periodontal maintenance together under one roof, backed by Dental Group of Chicago and a team that keeps your comfort in mind.
If your gums bleed, feel tender, or have been measured with deep pockets, a consultation can show whether osseous surgery is the right next step for you. Contact our Bucktown office to book your osseous surgery consultation.
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