Full Mouth Cavitation Surgery: A Patient's Story of Faith and Healing
October 7, 2026 | Dr. Jigar Gandhi: Tooth and Body
In the video above, Dr. Jigar Gandhi shares the story of a recent patient who traveled from Wisconsin with his wife for treatment at Tooth & Body. Over the years, he had been through about 40 dental surgeries and no longer had any teeth. His upper and lower jaws had large cavitations throughout. What happened during his surgery, and what changed once the jawbone was cleaned up, is a story Dr. Gandhi still talks about.
Below, we walk through this patient's experience, explain what jaw cavitations are, and look at how Tooth & Body approaches complex, full mouth cases with patient safety at the center.
A Complex Case: 40 Surgeries and No Remaining Teeth
By the time this patient arrived, he had already been through dozens of dental procedures. All of his upper and lower teeth had been removed, and imaging showed significant cavitations across both jaws.
Cases like this are not unusual among patients who seek out a biological dentist. Many have spent years in and out of dental chairs, and they are looking for someone to evaluate the jawbone itself rather than only the teeth.
What Happened in the Surgical Suite
Monitors Reading Erratically
Every patient undergoing surgery at Tooth & Body is connected to monitoring equipment, and this patient was cared for alongside an anesthesiologist. From the start, Dr. Gandhi explains, the monitors were reading erratically. The anesthesiologist asked whether the surgery should be stopped.
Checking the Pulse by Hand
Before making a decision, the team checked the patient's pulse manually, counting for 15 seconds and multiplying by four. His pulse was completely normal. With the patient stable, the team continued carefully.
Faith in His Hands
The patient had brought his Bible with him. Before continuing, Dr. Gandhi placed the Bible between the patient's hands and then, as he puts it, did what he does best: cleaned up the jawbone. He describes what he found as some of the worst diseased bone he has seen.
After the Cleanup
Once the cleanup was complete, Dr. Gandhi says the monitors settled and read normally. Everything looked perfect on the patient by the end of the procedure.
"We Are Electrical Beings": Dr. Gandhi's Perspective
Dr. Gandhi uses a simple comparison to explain how he thinks about this case. The body runs on electrical signals, much like a home runs through a circuit breaker. The heart, nerves, and muscles all depend on electrical activity. When the system is behaving erratically, he believes something is interfering. And when those connections are restored, things can work together again.
It is important to note that monitor readings can be affected by many factors, and one patient's experience cannot show that cavitation surgery changes the body's electrical activity. This is Dr. Gandhi's clinical observation and perspective, shared to illustrate why he takes the condition of the jawbone so seriously.
What Are Jaw Cavitations?
A cavitation is an area of poorly healed or dead bone inside the jaw. Cavitations most often form at former extraction sites. After a tooth is removed, the socket is supposed to fill in with healthy bone. When it does not heal completely, a hollow or diseased area can remain beneath gum tissue that looks normal.
Why Patients With Many Extractions May Be at Higher Risk
Each extraction site is a place where bone has to heal. For a patient like this one, who had every tooth removed over the course of many procedures, there are many sites where healing may not have been complete.
Why Cavitations Are Often Missed
- They frequently cause no pain.
- The gum tissue above them often looks healthy.
- They can be difficult to see on standard 2D dental X-rays.
How Tooth & Body Approaches Full Mouth Cavitation Surgery
Planning and Safety
Complex cases begin with a thorough evaluation, including 3D imaging, a clinical exam, and a detailed medical history. During surgery, patients are monitored throughout, and the team works with an anesthesiologist on cases that call for it. As this story shows, the team also verifies readings directly before making decisions.
Supporting Healing
Cavitation surgery removes unhealthy bone and tissue so the area has a chance to heal properly. Depending on the case, Dr. Gandhi may incorporate:
- Ozone therapy to support a clean surgical site
- Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) made from the patient's own blood
- Red light laser therapy
- His Bone Healing Protocol before and after surgery
Options for Replacing Missing Teeth
For patients who have lost teeth, Tooth & Body offers metal-free ceramic implants once the bone is healthy enough to support them. Learn more in Titanium vs. Ceramic Implants: Why Patients Switch.
Patients Travel From Across the Country
This patient and his wife traveled from Wisconsin to North Massapequa for care, and many Tooth & Body patients do the same. The process often begins with a virtual consultation, where Dr. Gandhi reviews records and imaging before the patient ever travels. See What to Expect at a Biological Dentistry Virtual Consult.
To learn more about how oral infections may affect the rest of the body, read Dental Infections and Gut Health: The Oral-Systemic Connection, and explore Dr. Gandhi's approach in Biological Dentistry and Meet Dr. Gandhi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is full mouth cavitation surgery?
Full mouth cavitation surgery treats areas of compromised or dead bone (cavitations) at multiple sites in the jaw during one procedure, rather than treating one site at a time. Cavitations most often form where teeth, including wisdom teeth, were previously extracted and the bone did not heal fully.
How does Dr. Gandhi find jaw cavitations?
Dr. Gandhi uses 3D cone beam CT imaging to evaluate bone density and identify areas that may not have healed properly. Cavitations often cause no pain and may not show up on standard 2D dental X-rays.
Can someone with many past dental surgeries still have cavitation surgery?
Yes, it may be possible. A detailed review of dental history, imaging, and overall health helps Dr. Gandhi determine whether surgery is appropriate and how to plan it safely.
Do patients travel from out of state for cavitation surgery?
Yes. Tooth & Body offers nationwide virtual consultations, so out-of-state patients can review their records and imaging with Dr. Gandhi before traveling to North Massapequa, NY for treatment.
What is recovery like after full mouth cavitation surgery?
Recovery varies by patient and the number of sites treated. Tooth & Body supports healing with options such as platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), ozone therapy, and the Bone Healing Protocol. Dr. Gandhi provides specific aftercare instructions for each patient.
Take the First Step
If you have had many extractions or dental surgeries and still feel something is not right, a detailed evaluation of your jawbone may help. Dr. Jigar Gandhi and the Tooth & Body team, located at 875 N Broadway in North Massapequa, NY, combine advanced 3D imaging with careful surgical planning and a whole-body approach.
