Rejuvenate Your Periodontal Health with Gum Grafting

Gum grafting involves transplanting healthy gum tissue to the area where it has receded or thinned down. This covers the exposed roots and restores a healthy gum line to restore optimal aesthetics and functionality.

Several types of gum grafts exist. Connective grafts (usually from the mouth palate) are sturdy and provide excellent results, although patients must deal with a second surgical site. Sometimes, we choose not to or we can’t harvest healthy tissues from the patient—we can use tissues from a tissue bank. The tissues undergo thorough screening to ensure safety and compatibility for effective results.

Your mouth will heal after a few weeks, but this depends on the type of gum graft and your healing ability. Post-op care will be vital to ensure event-free healing. Following a soft diet during the early stages of healing is essential for most people to reduce the chance of irritating or disturbing the graft site. Foods such as yogurt, smoothies, mashed potatoes, and soups can be nutritious and easy on your gums.

Avoid brushing or flossing the grafted area to protect it from physical disturbance, which can dislodge stitches or the graft itself. Additionally, avoid smoking and alcohol, as these can slow healing and increase the risk of infection.