I am about to go in for osseous surgery for severe perio disease, but everything I can pull up about this treatment, will not guarantee the removal of the disease, only to say that of course, maintenance is the key. But my question is, I am 50 and the possibility of more surgeries in the future to obtain the look I want, would I be better off, physically and financially just to have teeth pulled and get full dentures? I am so confused. I think my doctors are great, but maybe a little bias with the truth! Please help me decide. Thanks so much,,,, Carol
Dear Carol,
I would suggest that you get a second opinion about your plan for osseous surgery as soon as possible. I have done these procedures for over 25 years. I used to use a conventional surgical approach, but for the past six years I have used the laser approach for most cases. Both I and my patients love the alternative! The laser procedure is much less invasive, which means much less pain and faster recovery time. Again, get a second opinion before subjecting yourself to the scalpel.
