It's possible, but only half the job. You don't mention if the pocketing is generalized, or isolated, nor did you mention mobility of the teeth, or presence of infection,or if the involved teeth are all in the same quadrant, your age, your general health, and your hygeine habits etc..., so its difficult to answer your question. Periodontal surgery only benefits those people who are comitted to maintain almost perfect oral hygeine. If your home care is poor you'd be wasting your time, the dentist's time and a lot of money.

Linda, Go see an oral surgeon and an orthodontist to a complee examination and xray series. You may be a candidate for corrective jaw surgery. Sometimes orthodontics and splints alone just isn't enough to correct a bad bite, and it sounds like you have a very small lower jaw. There is treatment, it won't be quick, it won't be easy, and it won't be cheap. You will need to ask docs in your area what the fees could be, I have no idea what they charge in Indiana.

Dental Implants can vary in cost. They range from 1000 - 1500 dollars an impplant. This figure does not include the actual tooth portion and you would need to ask your dentist about these costs because they are specific to your treatment plan.

It should not prohibit you from have the tooth removed.

JoAnn, you need to ask an ENT physician

Dear Mr Mills, I am sorry to hear of your son's affliction, hiwever, you should really direct your question to either a General Surgeon or a Head and Neck ENT surgeon. Good luck.