What is gum graft surgery?
Gum grafting is a dental surgical procedure in which healthy gum tissue is transplanted to the areas of your mouth where the gum tissue has receded. This can help cover up your teeth’ exposed roots and protect them from further damage. Gum grafting can also help improve your smile’s aesthetics by making your teeth look longer.
What can I expect from the gum grafting treatment at Humber Valley Dental?
The gum grafting procedure is done with local anesthesia, so you are awake during the entire dental process but will not feel any pain. Our dentist will make a small incision in your gums and then carefully place the healthy gum tissue over the exposed roots of the teeth. The grafting material is usually secured with tiny stitches. The procedure will typically take less than an hour to complete and is done with proper sedation if needed.
Is this surgery helpful for gum recession?
Gum grafting can be done when patients have a natural recession or an uneven gumline. This may be considered a cosmetic procedure and not covered under certain insurance policies, so please check with our front office team to discuss your options. Grafting gum tissue to add to the gumline will provide a more aesthetic overall appearance while protecting the lower roots of the teeth from being exposed to a higher risk of developing cavities or infection.
