An individual experiencing tooth loss might feel awkward and conscious when talking and smiling. Tooth loss makes a an impact on the individual's food intake, for there is already a difficulty in chewing and biting which may lead to malnutrition. Regardless of the nature of the reason of tooth loss, dental implants is one of the options to resolve the tooth loss problems with proven results .

Periodontal surgery is needed to bring back the lost gum tissues, reduce dental pocket and to improve the appearance of the teeth and the gums. After the surgery it is normal that gums become swollen and tender and feel a little pain and discomfort.

Painful periodontal surgery may be avoided if proper oral hygiene is being practice. Regular brushing and flossing are the main part of the practice including having a salt and warm water as a mouth rinse. Oral health care products that uses chemicals as active ingredients should be avoided for they can irritate the gums and may tend to be a factor of gum or periodontal disease. Opt for products that uses natural ingredients, they can still kill the bacteria causing infection without irritating the gums.

Periodontal surgery is necessary when diagnosed with serious dental condition to regain the healthy gum tissues, if left untreated and by not having a periodontal surgery the risk for tooth loss increases as well as the risk of certain medical conditions such as heart attack and stroke.