
Gum disease has many effects that are detrimental to the overall health of the patient, with gum recession being among them. Your gums play a critical role in protecting and nourishing your teeth, their roots, and the jawbone that lay beneath. When gum recession has advanced far enough that it is beginning to endanger your overall oral health, Dr. Jean Li may suggest performing a gum graft. This procedure can turn back the tide of gum recession and restore the nourishment and protection provided to your teeth by your gums.