Gingival Grafting Procedures
Dentists perform gingival grafting procedures, or soft tissue grafting, to treat patients with receding gums. These procedures help improve a patient's dental health and appearance. Patients may enjoy eating and drinking without pain after a soft tissue grafting procedure.-
Reasons
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According to the American Academy of Periodontology, an individual may ask a dentist to perform a gingival grafting procedure to improve their smile and eliminate the abnormal appearance of receding gums. Patients may experience pain when they consume hot or cold foods and beverages due to exposed roots.
Procedure
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During a soft tissue grafting procedure, a dentist will graft gum tissue from the palate or other location in the mouth to the receding gum line.
Benefits
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A soft tissue graft can halt existing gum recession and prevent bone loss. Patients may enjoy smiling again because their gum appearance is more aesthetically pleasing.
Recession Causes
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Gingival recession can result from periodontal disease or aggressive tooth brushing.
Recession Development
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Gingival recession causes the teeth to have a longer appearance until the roots of the teeth become exposed.
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