Who Needs A Gum Graft ? – Kimberly Rosen DDS

When your gums begin to pull away from your teeth, this is known as a receding gum line. When your gums begin to recede, it can cause significant health issues that require immediate attention. This is because the roots of your teeth are protected by your gums, unlike your teeth which are protected by a layer of enamel. If your roots become exposed, the nerve endings will be easily accessible, making them more sensitive to hot and cold foods and beverages. It can also cause more severe issues like damage to your jaw and teeth, resulting in tooth loss.
Gum grafting procedures protect the tooth roots to restore your gum health, but they also offer a level of cosmetic/aesthetic help for an uneven gum line.
The most common reasons to get a gum graft are gum recession and cosmetic purposes. But here are a few other reasons you may need a gum graft—all related to gum recession but in different, and perhaps surprising, ways:
Thin Gums. If you are genetically predisposed to having thin gums, you may need a gum graft to help enforce your gums. Thin gums are especially prone to recession, so getting a gum graft will help prevent future recession and strengthen your existing gums.
Lack of keratinized tissue. Keratinized tissue is the gum tissue that surrounds the tooth. If you don’t have enough keratinized tissue, you lose the gums supporting the teeth and allowing you to chew and brush. Once keratinized tissue is lost, you cannot regain it, no matter how often you floss. So a gum graft is needed to replace that important gum tissue.
Other causes of gum recession that might lead to needing a gum graft include toothbrushing technique—brushing your teeth too vigorously for example—periodontal disease, a tooth in an abnormal position, or lip and tongue piercings.
A gum graft procedure is relatively short and simple, lasting between 45 minutes and an hour and a half. The most common type of gum graft is a connective tissue gum graft, but there are a few different types depending on your teeth and gums. Gum Graft can give you a younger looking and an even smile, it help lessen or eliminate tooth sensitivity.
For any questions or concerns, you may call the office of Kimberly A. Rosen, DDS at (661)255-2545. Visit our website: www.kimrosendds.com .
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