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Ridge Augmentations in Lighthouse Point, FL

Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale Gum Contouring

Ridge augmentation is a relatively simple procedure that can greatly improve the appearance of your smile. The goal of ridge augmentation is to build up the ridges in your mouth so that they are level with the rest of your teeth. This can be done by adding new bone or soft tissue to the area. In Florida, many of our patients at the Oral Surgery Center of Lighthouse Point opt for ridge augmentation to improve their smiles.

What Does Ridge Augmentation Do?

Ridge augmentation does a few things. For one, it can make eating and speaking easier. When you lose a tooth, the bone in that area begins to recede. This can cause problems with your bite and make eating certain foods difficult. Ridge augmentation can also help to fill in the gaps and give you a fuller smile.

The Ridge Augmentation Process

Ridge augmentation is a relatively simple procedure. The first step is to numb the area with local anesthesia. Once the area is numb, your dentist will make a small incision in your gums. Through this incision, they will place the grafting material. In some cases, this may be bone or soft tissue. In other cases, it may be a man-made material. Once the grafting material is in place, your dentist will close the incision with sutures. The whole process usually takes less than an hour to complete.

Does Ridge Augmentation Hurt?

Ridge augmentation is usually a fairly painless procedure. The area will be numbed with local anesthesia before the procedure so that you will not feel any pain. Some patients may experience some discomfort after the anesthesia wears off. This can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain medication.

Talk to Dr. Jennifer Schaumberg About Ridge Augmentation

Ridge augmentation is an effective way to restore the bone and soft tissue in your mouth. If you think this procedure may be right for you, contact us today to set up a consultation. We will be happy to answer any of your questions and help you make the best decision for your smile. Our staff is proud to be licensed and insured, and we are always staying up to date when it comes to the latest procedures and techniques so you can rest easy knowing you are getting the most advanced care. Contact us to schedule your ridge augmentation consultation!