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Gum disease affects more than a billion people worldwide, often progressing silently until it causes significant damage to the teeth’s supporting structures. When advanced periodontal disease creates deep pockets between the teeth and gums, patients require surgical intervention. Pocket reduction surgery, or osseous surgery, is a powerful weapon against periodontal disease.

We’ve all heard horror stories about dental appointments gone wrong, so it’s unsurprising that many patients feel anxious when their dentist recommends a root canal. This common procedure carries an undeserved reputation for being extremely painful, but in reality, these treatments help relieve pain, not cause it.