One complication related to untreated periodontal disease is gum recession, in which the tissues pull back to change the appearance of your smile and leave you vulnerable to more severe complications. To fix this, we can reshape your gum line with oral surgery. In today’s blog, your team at Balboa Dental Surgery in Newport Beach, CA, talks about fixing receding gums with grafts.
The Causes of Gum Recession
When you have periodontal disease, you could reach a stage where the periodontal tissues begin to pull back and away from the teeth. When this happens, your teeth appear longer and uneven. Portions of the roots not protected by enamel are exposed, which could leave them vulnerable to tooth decay and discomfort. You could also develop a higher risk of periodontitis, the stage of the disease that directly causes tooth loss. But our team can help, fixing your receding gums with grafts.
Addressing Receding Gums with Grafts
We will carefully examine your smile with advanced digital technology, so we can plan the treatment with precision and ensure your comfort. Our team can numb the targeted areas with a local anesthesia, and we also have sedation available to help even anxious patients enter a deep state of calm and relaxation. Our team will then take tissues from other areas of your mouth’s interior, and apply them over the exposed areas of the roots, creating a new gum line that covers the sensitive areas of the tooth and allows us to better manage periodontal disease. Our team can help fix your receding gums with these grafts, so you have a healthier and more attractive smile, one that is less prone to discomfort.
Managing Your Periodontal Disease
The procedure could take as little as one day, and tends to heal quickly, so you could return to your normal routine in as little as a day or two. We will monitor you with a follow-up visit to ensure everything is healing properly. At your general dentist, routine cleaning every three to four months can help keep the disease in check, and you can also help by avoiding tobacco products and taking time to brush and floss daily. Limiting the sugar in your diet can also help fight inflammation and manage the disease.
If you have any questions about how we fix receding gums with our grafting procedure, or if you have gum recession that needs attention, then contact our team today. We want to help restore your smile and keep it full!
Talk To Balboa Dental Surgery About Gum Grafts
Our team wants to help correct receding gum tissues with a safe and gentle procedure. To learn more about treating recession, or to schedule your appointment, contact your Newport Beach, CA oral surgeon at (949) 630-0143!
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