Have you become concerned with teeth that appear long and yellowed or saddened that you can no longer eat certain foods due to tooth sensitivity? You may have gum recession, where the gums surrounding teeth wear away and expose sensitive tooth roots. Receding gums not only diminish the natural esthetics of your smile but can make your teeth more prone to decay and infection. Replacing this lost tissue through gum grafting in Rockville, MD or Washington, DC prevents future problems by restoring healthier, stronger gums around your teeth. Our periodontist is a gum expert and is well-versed in various grafting techniques, having achieved significant training and specialization in soft tissue procedures. Our team at Perio & Implant at Washington Metro can help you regain a balanced, healthy smile with minimally invasive treatment.
All individuals have different thicknesses and widths of gum tissue around their teeth. Some patients simply have thin gums that naturally recede faster than others, even with years of proper oral hygiene. Age is a cause of gum recession in Rockville, MD or Washington, DC as is improper tooth position, orthodontics, and vigorous tooth brushing. Receding gums are also a common symptom of periodontal disease and the result of an infection caused by bacteria released from plaque and tartar buildup. In all instances of gum recession, bone will also recede along with gums. The structural loss and weakened support from tissues can eventually lead to loose teeth and even tooth loss. Before this occurs, seek the expert care of our periodontist for specialized gum grafting in Rockville, MD or Washington, DC!
Various soft tissue grafting techniques exist that can achieve the desired esthetic and functional result for your unique situation. Seeking the expertise of a trained and experienced specialist ensures that the doctor completing your care is well-versed in these techniques. Our periodontist at Perio & Implant at Washington Metro is uniquely trained in all available soft tissue techniques for gum recession, with the knowledge to determine which option is best for your situation. In all cases, our goal is to provide both personalized and minimally invasive treatment that restores health, function, and natural esthetics to your smile.
The gum grafting process involves removing a portion of tissue from another area of the mouth (sometimes grafts from a tissue bank are used instead) and using it to cover the exposed tooth roots and thinning gums. Recovery after gum grafting is relatively fast, with minor discomfort controlled with over-the-counter medication. Once healed, this thickened and strong tissue provides excellent root coverage and greater resilience to recession. We’ll help you identify contributing factors for your receding gums, so you can help prevent any unnecessary tissue or bone loss in the future.
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