15/08/2015
Receding gums, where more of the lower part of teeth becomes exposed, can be a sign of gum disease.
LEFT UNTREATED, THE SUPPORTING TISSUE AND BONE STRUCTURES OF THE TEETH CAN BE DAMAGED, AND TEETH MAY BE LOST.
Gum recession is a common dental problem. Most people do not know they have gum recession because it occurs gradually.
THE FIRST SIGN OF GUM RECESSION IS USUALLY TOOTH SENSITIVITY, OR YOU MAY NOTICE A TOOTH LOOKS LONGER THAN NORMAL.
With regular dental check-ups, the dentist can also look for the signs of receding gums and can recommend ways of preventing the problem becoming worse, including referral to a periodontist (Gum Specialist) for surgical treatment.
There are several types of gum tissue graft procedures. One of the most predictable is Free Gingival Graft, where tissue is taken from the roof of the mouth and sutured over the exposed root surface..
Sometimes, if you have enough gum tissue surrounding the affected teeth, the periodontist is able to graft gum from near the tooth and not remove tissue from the palate. This is called a pedicle graft.
Your Periodontist can determine the best type of procedure to use on you based on your individual needs.
