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Nov
Rejuvenate Your Periodontal Health with Gum Grafting
Your gums protect the roots and underlying bone from harmful bacteria and environmental extremes. Unfortunately, some patients may suffer from gum recession because of aging, gum disease, and aggressive brushing. When your gums recede, your teeth may appear unusually long. Gum recession exposes your roots, causing sensitivity and tooth decay.
When your gums recede, they won’t grow back on their own. Garazi Periodontics & Dental Implants offers gum grafting to replenish lost gum tissues. If you need gum grafting services in and around Miami, Florida, it’s time to schedule an appointment with Drs. Isaac and/or David Garazi.
What is 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.
What can I expect from the procedure?
Before your treatment, the dentist will numb your gums with powerful anesthetics to ensure a painless dental experience. However, if you need more help to remain calm, you can inquire about different levels of sedation dentistry. Our doctor won’t proceed with treatment until you are at complete ease.
Connective tissue grafting is the most common procedure performed. In this technique, the dentist may make a small incision on the roof of your mouth to retrieve a thin layer of tissue. Then, the dentist carefully sutures the graft material on the receded areas of your gums. The gum tissues will bio-integrate with the graft for the next few months to restore your healthy gums.
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What can I expect after gum grafting?
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.
Do you need gum grafting?
Do you have a gum recession? Gum grafting services in Miami, FL, can restore your healthy gum tissues to restore your function and appearance—call (305) 690-0611 to schedule an appointment with Garazi Periodontics & Dental Implants.
