Reverse the Effects of Gum Recession with Skilled Periodontal Care
When gum tissues recede, they pull away from the teeth and expose the underlying tooth roots. This process, known as gum recession, also changes the appearance of the smile, revealing longer-looking teeth and other cosmetic concerns. Gum grafting is a routine procedure performed by our expert periodontist that reverses the effects of gum recession, returning the gum line to a healthier level and an attractive appearance to your smile. Dr. Christopher Bingham and our compassionate, knowledgeable team understand the effects gum recession has on your oral health and well-being. We take a whole-body approach to periodontal care and can help you determine the cause of your gum recession, while providing the necessary gum-grafting procedure to improve your health, comfort and quality of life.
Know the Signs and Symptoms of Gum Recession
Several factors can lead to gum recession, including gum disease and trauma or injury to tissues. Teeth grinding or clenching, genetics and aggressive homecare habits are also known to contribute to receding gums. You may benefit from gum recession treatment if you have signs or symptoms such as:
- Tooth root exposure
- Tooth sensitivity
- Longer-looking teeth
- Loose teeth
- Tooth discoloration near gum line
- Notch or dent near gum line
- Dark triangular spaces between teeth
Protect Your Teeth And Restore Your Smile With Gum Grafting Treatment
Tried and true, gum grafting is a periodontal procedure designed to replace lost tissue and restore receded gums to a healthier position on the teeth, and a routine procedure for our established periodontist and team. With gum grafting, we source healthy gum tissue from either your own mouth or a safe, fully vetted donor source. These samples are then precisely sutured to areas of gum recession, and allowed to heal. As the new tissue heals, it integrates with existing gum tissue to form a healthier gum line that serves to protect the tooth roots from the oral environment.
Gum Recession Treatment from an Experienced Periodontal Specialist
Partnering with a periodontist for gum recession treatment brings the greatest level of expertise and skill to restoring your gum health. Periodontists are experts in treating gum issues such as recession, and are the specialists general dentists and other dental practitioners trust to restore health and esthetics to the smile after gum recession. At Council Oak Dental Implants & Periodontics, we are proud to deliver the highest standard of care to every patient who walks through our doors. Dr. Bingham is extremely meticulous in his approach and has advanced training and expertise in treating gum recession with precision-performed gum grafting procedures. As the trusted periodontal practice in our community, Dr. Bingham and our team are ready to provide relief from your gum recession and help you enjoy the confident, healthy smile you deserve.