Gum grafts in Nashua, NH
When gums recede, they expose the roots of your teeth to sensitivity, decay, and further loss. A gum graft restores the missing tissue to protect your teeth and improve the look of your smile.
When a gum graft may help
Gum recession can result from gum disease, aggressive brushing, grinding, a misaligned bite, tobacco use, or genetics. Once the tissue is gone, it doesn't grow back on its own. We may recommend a graft if you have exposed roots, sensitivity to hot and cold, notches near the gumline, teeth that look longer than before, or thin gums that are likely to keep receding. Grafts can also improve the look of an uneven gumline.
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Types of gum grafts
In a connective tissue graft, the most common approach, a small piece of tissue is taken from under the surface of the roof of the mouth and placed over the exposed root. A free gingival graft uses tissue from the palate's surface to thicken thin gums. A pedicle graft moves gum tissue from right next to the area, when there's enough of it. Donor tissue from a tissue bank can sometimes be used instead of tissue from your palate. We'll recommend the approach that best suits your gums.
Procedure and recovery
The area is fully numbed, and sedation is available if you'd like. The graft is gently positioned and secured with fine stitches. Most patients return to normal activities within a day or two. For about two weeks, eat soft, cool foods. Avoid brushing or flossing the graft site until we say it's okay, and use any rinse we prescribe. Treating the cause, such as gum disease or hard brushing, helps your graft stay healthy.
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