3 Reasons To Get A Periodontal Cosmetic Procedure

The health and length of your gums can be impacted by a variety of things. How well you brush and floss, the amount of dental decay you are impacted by, or an accident where you have had damage to your mouth. This procedure, while it may sound scary, is completed often and can allow for an individual to have a cosmetically, beautiful smile.  Here are three common reasons why you may want to consider gum graft surgery:

1.     Periodontal disease can impact the length of your gums and cause your teeth to become loose as the disease becomes worse. Once you have healthier gums, gum graft surgery can provide a more even look when you smile.

2.     Reduce tooth sensitivity. Root exposure can cause increased sensitivity when eating hot and cold items or when air touches the root. Gum graft surgery can cover up the roots by utilizing tissue from the roof of your mouth to allow you to enjoy eating without worrying about pain.

3.     Can reduce further bone loss and recession of gums. Once healthy tissue is in place and is healing, it can help to decrease gum loss.

For more information on how gum graft surgery works contact Dr. Rice & her team today.

Is Gum Grafting Something I need?

Have you recently visited your periodontist and they’ve recommended gum graft surgery? Don’t panic, it’s not as bad or as scary as it sounds. Gum grafting surgery is used to elongate the gums if you gum recession or your gums are pulling back and roots are exposed. Bone recession happens slowly over time and may not be noticed right away. Dr. Rice suggests, “Once your gums begin to recede, you may not have the beautiful smile you aim to have. You may also begin to feel your teeth become loose and more of each tooth exposed.”

If you choose not to have gum graft surgery, once your gums recede to a certain point, your teeth will no longer have a comfortable pocket to sit in. Without your gums and the bone beneath them the teeth may begin to loosen and will eventually fall out.  “Our gums are designed to fit our teeth like a snug pocket, holding them in place,” says Dr. Rice. Over time, and with periodontal disease, the damage to your gums may cause your teeth to be hanging on by a thread.

Gum graft surgery in a few short appointments can fix this problem quickly and efficiently. Surgery is designed to restore your smile to one that is beautiful, not only that, but it will also cut down on tooth sensitivity, because the roots of your teeth will no longer be exposed.