Gum Graft

What is a gum graft?

Everyone’s teeth require protection from tooth brushing and normal everyday functions like eating and drinking. Gum recession is a process where the durable and protective gum tissue that surrounds beings to shrink away and sometimes leaves a tooth or group of teeth bare and exposed. Recession can give teeth an eerie elongated appearance as well as make them look much yellower as a result of the root showing. Recession is sometimes painful as the root of the tooth is much more porous and sensitive than enamel and can react to hot and cold foods as well as air. Eventually, if not taken care of, gum recession can cause extensive damage to your bone structure, and actually result in tooth loss.

Gum recession is a gradual process that stems from advanced stages of gum disease. 4% – 12% of North American adults are afflicted with this problem, and many of the cases often go unnoticed until it becomes so severe, it is difficult to NOT notice. The individual will begin to suffer from extreme sensitivity, an unattractive smile and tooth loss.

A gum graft is a procedure that can restore the protective barrier around such teeth using a wide variety of techniques.