Gum Recession

Our gums protect our teeth and anchor them in place. But, they can be pushed back or wear away, eventually exposing the root of the tooth.  This is a concern because the tooth becomes vulnerable to infection, decay, become loose, and eventually falling out. Gum recession can be easily seen in the mirror, but may

After your gum grafting surgery, there are some steps to follow for quick and smooth recovery.  Healing after soft tissue periodontal surgery can be broken into periods. In the first 24 hours: Only after freezing has completely warn off, you can apply ice to the area as needed in 10 min ON/10 min OFF for

Prior to your soft tissue grafting surgery, a periodontal stent will be created based on a model of your mouth.  The periodontal stent is a hard, thin piece of plastic that functions to protect the palate (roof of the mouth) after soft tissue grafting surgery. After your periodontist completes your soft tissue grafting, they will

A healthy tooth is surrounded by gum tissue, but sometimes gum tissue can breakdown in a process called recession, resulting in an exposure of the root surface. Gums can recede away from the teeth for a number of reasons, including: improper brushing, using a brush with hard bristles, trauma, genetics, orthodontics, or a strong frenum