Information on Gum Grafting and Recession

Dentist in San Diego

A condition that affects the dental health of many a person is gum recession.  Causing tooth roots to become exposed and elongating the appearance of your teeth, gum recession can make you look older than you really are.  This condition can be caused by many agents including periodontal disease and aging, and is not only a matter of esthetics but also an issue of dental health.  Sometimes gum recession can be prematurely brought on by unbalanced forces such as clinching or grinding of the teeth.  Exposed tooth roots can lead to an increased risk of cavities and should be immediately treated by a knowledgeable and caring San Diego cosmetic dentist.

One of the most commonly prescribed treatments for gum recession is called "gum grafting," which can actually replace gum tissue that has receded or is missing.  Not only improving a person's cosmetic look, this "soft tissue graft" procedure can also put a stop to the bone loss that subsequently occurs with gum recession by restoring an area of protective tissue around the neck of your teeth.  Gum grafting, in some cases, may even be able to cover an exposed tooth root itself by employing a connective tissue graft, but this may not be appropriate in all cases.  Gum grafting can also be essential to achieving symmetry of gum coverage prior to a cosmetic or make-over procedure.

San Diego Cosmetic Dentist

Focused on not only your dental health but also the esthetics of your smile, Dr. Roya Mirkhan and her team can offer services from as simple as teeth whitening to as complex as dental implant reconstruction and advanced esthetic dentistry.  Our highly skilled clinicians have undergone years of extensive training beyond the "basics."  We employ state-of-the-art equipment and procedures to offer a level of dental care that is not only outstanding but which is personalized and relationship-based.

To explore gum grafting as an option for you, contact a San Diego Dentist without delay.