When you have receding gums, this recession could make your teeth appear long and uneven, and leave you more vulnerable to periodontitis and tooth loss. But we can offer care that improves the health, beauty, and function of your smile in one visit. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about our pinhole gum grafts and how we can improve the appearance and health of your smile.

When Smiles Need Grafting

When you have periodontal disease, this will grow in severity until treatment is provided to manage it. As the issue increases in severity, this could cause the gums to pull away from the teeth. The resulting recession then alters the beauty of your smile, as teeth appear long or uneven. In addition, the exposed portions of the roots could increase the risk of tooth decay and dental infection. You also have a higher risk of tooth loss. But with grafting, we use a unique treatment approach and laser dentistry to help correct the issue.

The Pinhole Surgical Technique

With traditional gum grafts, we would remove tissue from other parts of the mouth’s interior and use this to cover the exposed portions of the teeth. Instead, we take a more conservative approach, one that means a shorter healing period too. With the Pinhole Surgical Technique, we will make a minuscule hole in the tissues and then add a special collagen material. Our team can then manipulate the tissues to cover the teeth and reshape the gum line for improved symmetry. The area then heals much faster and you can see immediate improvement same-day.

Dental Lasers

If our team needs to modify the gum tissues or underlying bone structure, we can do so with dental lasers. These can target the area with precision to prevent damage to any healthy structures, and the process rarely requires any anesthesia. The risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling is decreased, and you heal much faster, often returning to your normal routine in as little as 24 to 48 hours. We also use lasers to remove diseased tissues, so we can better manage periodontal disease. If you have any questions about how we use lasers and the Pinhole Surgical Technique to improve the health and beauty of your smile, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you smile with confidence again!

Talk To Our Team About Improving Your Oral Health

Our team wants to offer smiles that look good and are protected by the impact of periodontal disease. To learn more about your options or to schedule an appointment with our team, call Dr. Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at (760) 642-0711. By managing your periodontal issues, you can keep your smile whole, healthy, and beautiful.