8221 Glades Road, Suite 4, Boca Raton, FL 33434
Restore Receding Gums and Protect Your Smile
Gum recession is a common problem that can affect both the health and appearance of your smile. When gums pull away from the teeth, they expose the sensitive tooth roots, which can lead to discomfort, increased sensitivity, and a higher risk of decay and further recession. At Glades Dental Group in Boca Raton, gum grafting is an effective treatment that restores lost gum tissue, protects your teeth, and helps you feel confident in your smile again.
Gum recession can be caused by a variety of factors, including gum disease, aggressive brushing, genetics, and grinding. Left untreated, recession tends to worsen over time and can eventually threaten the stability of the affected teeth. A gum graft addresses the problem directly by adding healthy tissue where it has been lost. At our practice, gum grafting is performed by our experienced periodontist, a specialist with advanced training in the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. This specialized expertise helps ensure a comfortable procedure and the best possible long-term results, all right here in our Boca Raton office.
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What Is Gum Grafting?
Gum grafting is a periodontal procedure that replaces gum tissue lost to recession. During the procedure, healthy tissue is added to the areas where the gums have pulled away from the teeth, covering exposed roots and restoring a healthier, more protected gumline. Gum grafting not only improves the appearance of your smile but also safeguards the long-term health of your teeth by shielding the roots and helping to prevent further recession.
Because gum grafting involves the delicate soft tissues of the mouth, it is a procedure well suited to the specialized skills of a periodontist. At Glades Dental Group, our periodontist has the advanced training and experience needed to perform gum grafting with precision, comfort, and natural-looking results.
Why Choose Gum Grafting
Gum grafting offers important benefits for both the health and appearance of your smile. Here is why patients at our Boca Raton practice choose this treatment:
Protects exposed roots
Grafting covers roots left vulnerable by gum recession.
Reduces sensitivity
Covering exposed roots can relieve sensitivity to hot and cold.
Prevents further recession
Patients once told they were ineligible for implants now have a path forward.
Lowers decay risk
Restored gum tissue protects the roots from decay and damage.
Improves your smile
Grafting material provides a foundation for your own bone to regenerate.
Specialist expertise
Your procedure is performed by our experienced periodontist
What to Expect During Your Gum Grafting Procedure
Gum grafting is performed with your comfort in mind, and the area is always numbed beforehand. While the exact approach depends on the type and extent of recession, here is a general overview of what to expect at Glades Dental Group:
Evaluation and planning
Our periodontist examines your gums and recession and creates a personalized treatment plan.
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Numbing the area
Local anesthesia is used to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure, and sedation options may be available if you feel anxious.
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Placing the Graft
Healthy tissue is carefully placed over the areas of recession to cover the exposed roots and restore the gumline.
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Securing the tissue
The graft is secured in place, and the area is prepared to support proper healing.
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Recovery guidance
We provide detailed aftercare instructions to help the graft heal comfortably and successfully.
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Who Is a Candidate for Gum Grafting?
Gum grafting may be a good option for you if you:
- Have noticeable gum recession or exposed tooth roots
- Experience tooth sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods and drinks
- Have gum recession caused by gum disease, brushing, or genetics
- Are concerned about the appearance of an uneven or receding gumline
- Want to protect your teeth from further recession and decay
- Have been told you would benefit from restoring lost gum tissue
A consultation with our periodontist is the best way to determine whether gum grafting is right for you. We will evaluate the health of your gums and recommend the most effective approach for your smile.
Restore Your Gumline in Boca Raton
If gum recession is affecting your comfort, your dental health, or your confidence, gum grafting from Glades Dental Group can help restore and protect your smile. Performed by our experienced periodontist, this treatment offers a lasting solution to receding gums. Call us Today at 561-883-2786 or request an appointment online to find out whether gum grafting is right for you.
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