What causes your gums to recede? When you develop periodontal disease and the issue is not treated and managed properly, then this could cause the tissues to begin pulling away from the teeth. When this happens, portions of the roots not protected by enamel are exposed, and the risk of periodontitis is greater. You could develop sensitive and aching teeth, cavities, and the risk of tooth loss is higher. There are also negative changes to your appearance, as teeth appear longer. But! We can help, using a pinhole approach instead of traditional grafting procedures.
With a traditional grafting procedure, we could take tissue from other areas of your mouth’s interior and then apply them over the exposed roots to reshape the gum line. While effective, this is a more invasive option that requires a longer healing period. But! We could offer help in one visit with the Pinhole Surgical Technique, which is less invasive and heals faster. With this option, we will make a minuscule hole in the periodontal tissues and add a special collagen material. We then manipulate and reshape the tissues until they cover the roots. We take care to ensure the gum line is symmetrical and intact too! In one visit, we transform your smile. The area heals fast too. The use of dental lasers destroys harmful bacteria, and means the changes we make heal fast without bleeding, infection, or swelling.
Following your gum grafts, we want to take steps to ensure your disease is under control to protect your smile from issues like tooth loss, as well as bleeding and uncomfortable symptoms. For example, we can offer a cleaning every three to four months to remove plaque and tartar, which helps brighten the teeth and also manages the issue. We could also discuss Ozone Therapy to destroy harmful bacteria, and also antibacterial medications as needed. If you have any questions about our Pinhole approach to gum grafts, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. You deserve a full and stunning smile!
We want to help treat your periodontal issues to protect your smile from tooth loss. To learn more about boosting your oral health, then call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.
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