South Ogden
Soft Tissue Grafting
Expert Soft Tissue Grafting in South Ogden & Kaysville, UT
At Cassity Implants and Periodontics, we may recommend soft tissue grafting to treat periodontal disease, gum recession, or a ‘toothy smile.’ These conditions can affect your appearance and self-esteem but can also increase your risk of oral health issues and complications. Soft tissue grafting procedures can improve the appearance of your smile by restoring gum tissue, covering exposed tooth roots, and restoring a healthy gum line. Call us to schedule a consultation for soft tissue grafting in South Ogden or Kaysville, UT.
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What Is Gum Recession & How Does It Affect Your Health?
Gum recession is an oral health condition that occurs when your gums pull away from your teeth. This can expose your tooth roots, increasing your risk of tooth decay, dental cavities, infections, bone loss, and tooth loss. You may develop receding gums due to:
- Aggressive tooth brushing
- Trauma or injury
- Illness
- Side effects of medication
- Genetics
- Periodontal disease
- Complications from orthodontic appliances or lip or tongue piercings
- Tobacco use or smoking
Who Should Consider Soft Tissue Gum Grafting?
We may recommend soft tissue gum grafting to treat gum recession and prevent complications associated with receding gums. Gum grafting can treat periodontal disease and restore the appearance of your smile while reducing your risk of complications. You might consider soft tissue gum grafting if you have:
- Receding gums
- Exposed tooth roots
- Sensitivity to hot and cold foods
- Gums that are tender, red, swollen, or bleeding
- Gum disease or periodontitis
- Misaligned teeth or a ‘toothy smile’
Types of Soft Tissue Gum Grafting Procedures
There are a few different types of soft tissue gum grafting procedures. We will determine which method is best for you based on your symptoms, condition, age, lifestyle, and overall health:
- Pedicle Soft Tissue Graft Procedure – For a pedicle graft, we will use healthy gum tissue from your adjacent gums to cover your exposed tooth roots.
- Connective Tissue Grafting – A connective tissue graft is the most common type of gum graft procedure. We recommend this method to treat moderate to severe gum recession. We will remove the subepithelial connective tissue from a small flap in your mouth and suture it to the graft site.
- Free Gingival Grafting – Free gingival gum grafting is used to treat mild gum recession and improve the appearance of the smile. We will remove a strip of tissue from the roof of your mouth and use it to cover exposed tooth roots.
- Allograft – An Allograft procedure uses donor tissue to treat gum recession if you don’t have enough healthy tissue for the other types of gum grafting procedures.
Benefits of Soft Tissue Grafts for Receding Gums
Soft tissue gum grafts can improve your appearance and your oral health. The biggest benefits of soft tissue grafting are:
- Improved appearance of your smile by making teeth look more symmetrical and balanced
- Reduced tooth sensitivity
- Improved health of your teeth and gums
- Reduced risk of gum disease, infection, dental cavities, tooth loss, and bone loss
- Reduced mouth pain and discomfort
Soft Tissue Graft Surgery Post-Operative Care & Recovery
After your soft tissue graft surgery, you may have dressing or gauze in your mouth as well as sutures or dissolvable stitches. Your recovery period may take one to three weeks, and you may experience mild pain, swelling, and inflammation in the first week. You should avoid strenuous activities and eat soft, cool foods during your recovery. Use antibacterial mouthwash to protect the surgical area and avoid brushing aggressively or brushing or flossing at the gum graft site.
Why Choose Cassity Implants and Periodontics
At Cassity Implants and Periodontics, we are committed to helping our patients improve their oral health through highly personalized dental implant and periodontic services. Our dental team is friendly, knowledgeable, and compassionate, and we can help you overcome dental fear and anxiety and get the oral health care you need. We use state-of-the-art dental procedures and technology to offer the highest level of care, enhanced results, and improved recovery time. We offer comprehensive dental implant and periodontic services, including N1 dental implant system, single tooth implants, multiple tooth implants, all-on-four implants, implant restoration, advanced grafting, soft tissue grafting, periodontal therapy, tooth extraction, wisdom tooth extraction, and oral biopsy services.
Call to Learn More About Soft Tissue Gum Grafts
If you have receding gums that are affecting your health or self-esteem, our team at Cassity Implants and Periodontics can help. Call us now or contact us online to schedule a consultation for soft tissue gum grafts in South Ogden or Kaysville, UT. Our team will evaluate the health of your teeth and gums and determine which type of soft tissue gum grafting procedure is right for you.