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About 12% of all American adults deal with gum recession.
Even scarier than the statistics about gum recession is that most people with receding gums don’t even know it until it becomes a serious problem. Luckily, you can treat receding gums and maintain the health and aesthetics of your smile with gum grafting.
Gum Grafting
Free Gingival Graft
- Requires utilizing tissue from the roof of the mouth and attached to the treated area
- This option is popular for individuals who have thin gums
Connective Tissue Graft
- A flap of skin is taken from the roof of the patient’s mouth and stitched to exposed root tissue
- When the connective tissue is removed from the flap, the flap will be stitched and restored
Signs Of Gum Recession
During the procedure, your dentist may provide you with anesthesia to alleviate the pain. As a result, you will need someone to take you to and from your appointment. We recommend taking any prescribed medication and antibiotics to relive soreness and bacteria.
Please avoid brushing and flossing the treated area to allow it time to heal. For approximately one week, you should eat soft foods such as ice cream and cheese in the days following your procedure. You will fully heal within a week of surgery and can return to basic activities soon after!