What is a gum graft?

Advanced gum disease, also known as periodontitis, causes your gum tissue to recede, a gum graft may be needed to replace the missing tissue. A gum graft can restore health to your gum tissue, and if you take the proper steps to protect your oral health, you can prevent a relapse of gum disease. Patients…

The Purpose of a Gum Graft

A gum graft is often required when gum recession has occurred that exposes the tooth beneath the crown (the part of the tooth above gum tissue that you normally see). The main problem with severe gum recession is that when the root of the tooth becomes exposed, the patient may experience sensitivity, tooth decay, gum…