As periodontal disease progresses gums recess. This is a typical outcome. The disease needs treatment by a licensed periodontist. Following the arrest of the periodontal disease, the only way to repair the gums is by Soft Tissue Grafting.

There are many factors that can cause gum recession, but the outcome is always the same. Soft Tissue Grafting is required to repair the damage.

What is the Impact?

Gum Recession has the following effects on your mouth:

• It prevents you from having a sparkling smile.
• It exposes the roots of the teeth which can create pain and cause damage to the teeth.

What Does Soft Tissue Grafting Do?

Soft Tissue Grafting is a skin graft that provides fresh skin for replenishing the gums. Skin is taken from other parts of the mouth. It’s then grafted in place as a foundation for replenishment of the gums. Recessed gums won’t grow back by themselves.

What Does Soft Tissue Accomplish?

Soft Tissue Grafting is a versatile procedure that helps rebuild your gums. It’ll help protect your teeth and put a sparkling smile on your face.

What is the Process?

The process of Soft Tissue Grafting includes the following procedures:

• An initial deep cleaning followed by treatments prescribed to arrest and remove the Periodontal disease.
• Under local anesthesia, a small incision is in the gum to act as the receptacle for the graft. The incision is sutured to hold the graft in placed. Growth protein may be added to the area to stimulate growth.
• The total growth process takes approximately six weeks. There’s a substantial improvement in gum uniformity afterward.

Conclusion

Soft Tissue Grafting is a routine procedure. It’s used after the gums have been destroyed by periodontal disease or some other causal factor. In only six weeks you’ll begin to see a sparkling smile

If your gums are receding or you think you may have periodontal disease, contact Dr. William S. Neale. Dr. Neale is the best specialty dentist in the Wichita Falls, Texas area.  He’s a licensed Periodontist who cares deeply about you and your health. Call his office today at (940) 322-0758 or fill in the information on his Website.