If you have periodontal disease and your gums begin to recede, this could alter the appearance of your smile and also impact overall oral health and bite function! But we can offer a solution, one more conservative than a traditional gum graft. In today’s blog, Dr. Ann Kania talks about helping smiles in one visit with conservative gum grafts in Encinitas and San Diego, CA.

The Causes of Gum Recession

Let’s talk about gum recession. When you have a more advanced stage of periodontal disease, this could cause the tissues to recede. As they pull back, this could expose portions of the tooth roots not protected by enamel, which are then vulnerable to tooth decay and infection. You also have the increased risk of periodontitis and the loss of attachment tissues, which could lead to adult tooth loss. But we can help, and can do so in one visit with the laser-assisted Pinhole Surgical Technique, which can help reshape the gum line!

Laser Gum Grafts

With a traditional gum graft, we could take tissues from other parts of your mouth’s interior and use them to cover the portions of the exposed tooth roots, reshaping the gum line. While effective, this is more involved than our conservative alternative, the Pinhole Surgical Technique. With this option, we can make any necessary changes to the shape of the gums with laser dentistry, which can target an area with comfort and precision, and also destroy harmful oral bacteria in the process. We then make a minuscule hole in the tissues and add a special collagen material. The final step is to manipulate the gums so they cover the roots, and we take care to ensure proper symmetry in the gum line to ensure an attractive appearance! The process only takes one visit, and you can see immediate results.

Managing Your Smile

Following the procedure, we want to offer preventive and holistic care so that we can properly manage the disease in the months and years to come, keeping your smile whole, comfortable, and attractive. For example, we could offer Ozone Therapy, antimicrobial medications, and even routine cleanings every three to four months to control harmful bacteria and buildup. We will also discuss better homecare habits, like proper brushing and flossing, as well as a diet low in sugar and avoiding tobacco products!

If you have any questions about how we conduct our laser-assisted gum grafts, then reach out to our team today to learn more.

Schedule Your Appointment for a Pinhole Surgical Technique

Our team wants to offer treatment in one visit with a conservative approach! To learn more about treating receding tissues and improving your smile, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.