When you have periodontal disease, this could lead to a number of serious complications without treatment, such as gum recession. To improve the beauty of your smile and prevent the complications of receding gums, we can help with tissue grafting. At your Dallas, TX dental practice, we can offer optimal oral health and smile beauty with… Continue reading Treating Gum Recession With Tissue Grafting
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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… Continue reading What is a gum graft?
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… Continue reading The Purpose of a Gum Graft
Gum Disease: Not A Normal Part of Aging
Contrary to popular belief, gum disease is a deviation from the natural aging process and a visit to the periodontist will let you know if treatment is in order. Symptoms of this infection include bleeding or receding gums, sensitive teeth or painful chewing and bad breath that doesn’t go away. More advanced or extreme cases… Continue reading Gum Disease: Not A Normal Part of Aging