Dentist in Sunrise, FL
Westgate Dental
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Gingivitis and in its advanced state, periodontitis, has a profound effect on the gums. As gingivitis progresses, more and more bacteria and plaque build-up, causing the gums to stretch. The end results in large pockets, that once they are cleaned out, remain on your gum line. These pockets cause the gums to recede, which aesthetically not pleasing to the eye. When the gums recede, an abnormal amount of tooth structure is exposed.
Gum grafting is the corrective procedure that restores the gum to its natural, healthy state. Using soft gum tissue from the roof of the mouth, the receded gums are grafted. The goal if the graft is to cover exposed tooth and root surfaces with grafted on oral tissue. This grafting encourages new tissue growth that will enable the gums to return to its original position around the teeth. The procedure is routine and entails a minimal amount of downtime and discomfort.
There are a variety of gum grafts available and the type of surgery that you will need depends on the damage severity and your needs. Periodontist at Westgate Dental will discuss the surgery that will cater to your needs. Before the surgery starts, you will be given local anesthesia so that the process do not hurt you. In the process, your periodontist might also lift some of the existing gums in order to expose the tooth roots so that they can clean it.
To schedule your appointment with a dentist in Weston / Sunrise, please call Westgate Dental office at 954-389-9600
