Gum recession or thinned gums can be treated with gum graft surgery. Gum grafting provides volume to your gum line and covers exposed tooth roots, enhancing your dental and oral health. The average time for recovery is one to two weeks, although it could take longer. Gum grafting has a high rate of success and can lower your chance of developing serious gum disease.
Actually gum recession can go unnoticed easily, because its a subtle process. Overtime exposed roots not only look ugly and change your smile but it can cause sensitivity when drinking cold or hot beverages.
How do gum grafts work?
Gum grafting is a dental surgery for treating thin and receded gums by adding tissue to areas of exposed tooth roots or thin gum tissue. Gum recession is a condition in which the gums pull away from the teeth and reveal the roots below the gums. A Gum graft surgery procedure will cover the exposed roots of teeth, it will also add volume to the gum line. Therefore protecting your teeth from the harmful effects of gum recession. Reducing Your risk of dental decay, sensitivity, and bone loss around the teeth.
There are different gum grafting techniques and methods. Usually your Gum doctor will take a small piece of tissue from your the roof of your mouth and place it on the area of recession.
Dr. Dowlatshahi dental surgeon in Toronto performs gum graft surgery in Toronto that will enhance your smiles appearance and lessen tooth sensitivity. With the most cutting-edge tools and superb manual dexterity.
How long is the gum graft surgery?
Depending on the number of teeth with gum recession it can vary. It normally takes an hour if you only require one gum graft. It can take longer if you require more gum grafts in different areas of your mouth.
Does having a gum graft surgery hurt?
You won’t feel anything during your gum graft surgery because you’ll be numbed with a freezing. Dr.Dolatshahi also offers sedation dentistry including nitrous oxide gas ( AKA laughing gas) for your comfort. you may ask about these options during your consultation with Dr. Dolatshahi. After your treatment, you’ll likely have some slight tenderness. Dr. Dowlatshahi will provide you with post-operative instructions and drugs to help you feel better faster.
What benefits does gum grafting have?
Gum tissue grafts have several advantages:
- Lower your risk of developing gum disease.
- Lessen your chance of getting cavities.
- Lessen sensitivity of the teeth.
- Enhance the look of your smile.
After Care
You can go home after the gum graft surgery. It can take anywhere between one to two weeks for the area to fully heal. Dr. Dolatshahi will provide you with complete post op instructions after your gum graft surgery. It is advised to refrain from consuming foods that are hard or sticky during the first two weeks following your treatment since they could irritate the graft. It is advised to eat soft, cold foods like eggs, yoghurt, cooked veggies, and ice cream. Additionally, you must wait until the wound has healed before brushing or flossing the area. By using mouthwash, you can avoid infections and plaque accumulation that might affect the graft.
