Periodontal procedures are available to stop further dental problems and
gum recession, and/or to improve the esthetics of your gum line.
Exposed tooth roots are the result of gum recession. Perhaps you wish to enhance
your smile by covering one or more of these roots that make your teeth appear
too long. Or, maybe you're not bothered by the appearance of these areas, but
you cringe because the exposed roots are sensitive to hot or cold foods and liquids.
Your gums may have receded for a variety of reasons, including aggressive tooth
brushing or periodontal disease, or you may not be in control of what caused
the recession. Prior to your treatment we can help you identify the factors contributing
to the problem and once these are controlled, a soft tissue graft procedure will
repair the defect and help to prevent additional recession and bone loss.
Soft tissue grafts can be used to cover roots or develop gum tissue where absent
due to excessive gingival recession. During this procedure gum tissue from your
palate or another donor source will be used to cover the exposed root. This can
be done for one tooth or several teeth to even your gum line and reduce sensitivity.
