When gum grafting surgery is needed, your dentist will show you areas in your smile where your gums have pulled away from your teeth. The teeth in this area will look longer than other teeth, and even the root may now be exposed. If gum recession is not corrected, the affected teeth could become loose and may eventually be lost.
Our expert surgeon begins a gum grafting procedure by obtaining healthy tissue from elsewhere in your mouth. In most cases, this is accomplished by using tissue from under the membrane that covers the roof of your mouth.
Using a single incision, our surgeon expertly removes the tissue and closes the incision with stitches. The healthy tissue will then be placed over the areas of gum recession using a procedure called connective tissue graft and secured in place with stitches. Our surgeon’s skill causes minimal trauma in both areas.
As the gum grafting site heals, the roots of your teeth will be protected from trauma or decay and you will be protected from the pain and sensitivity that normally results from gum recession. When healing is complete, you will see that your gum line once again looks normal.
StarBrite Dental seeks out the most highly qualified and dedicated practitioners to provide gum grafting surgery. Our skilled practitioners take great care to ensure you are as comfortable as possible during your gum grafting procedure and as you are healing.
