We often get asked about what to do when your gums are receding or when your teeth become sensitive. Patients sometimes will suffer from thin gums after orthodontic(braces) treatment or brushing too hard which can lead to loss of gum tissue around their teeth.
The procedure used by dentists to regain lost gum tissue is called gum grafting. Some of the causes of gum loss around teeth includes gingivitis which is inflammation of the gum tissue from plaque buildup.
The Process of Gum Tissue Restoration
Like we previously discussed, gum grafts act to protect our teeth from sensitivity and bacteria. Incorrect brushing habits or use of a hard-bristled brush with too much force can also lead to gum recession.
Why Grafting is so Beneficial
During your initial assessment at our Bowmanville dental office, we will go over all your options for gum recession. There are several methods for dealing with loss of gum tissue.
The gum graft will cover the exposed roots leading to a decrease in tooth sensitivity, and also stop future gum recession in addition to the aesthetic improvement of not having a ‘long’ looking tooth.
At our Bowmanville dental office we use the process known as PRF in combination with our gum grafts. PRF is one of the newest technologies used by dentists with extensive training to assure you get the best dental results. PRF is a dental process in which healing is accelerated by allowing special healing factors from your own body for recovery.
This helps with speeding up healing of the area and recovery time is decreased. For more information about gum grafts and how to alleviate teeth sensitivity contact us at 905-697-1118 for your free consultation.