When you have a serious case of periodontal disease, then you could develop gum recession. Receding gum tissues not only change the appearance of your smile, but could lead to issues like tooth loss. At your Dallas, TX, periodontal treatment office, we can help correct the issue with our soft tissue gum graft procedure!
Gum Recession and Tooth Loss
When you have untreated gum disease, this could lead to daily discomfort in your smile. The tissues could begin to recede from the teeth, which makes them appear long and uneven. This also exposes portions of the roots, so the recession increases the risk of tooth decay and dental infection. The recession also means a greater risk of periodontitis, the advanced stage of the disease that is linked to adult tooth loss. But our team can provide a treatment to cover these exposed portions of your teeth, and even reshape the gum line in the process.
The Soft Tissue Graft
Our team will begin with an exam to plan the procedure in detail. With a local anesthetic, we can numb the area being treated to keep you comfortable. If you have dental anxiety, we can offer sedation to help you enter a state of calm and relaxation, so you enjoy your visit. Our team will take tissues from other parts of your mouth and then use them to cover the exposed portions of the teeth. We take care to protect your smile beauty too, reshaping the gum line to ensure proper symmetry. The procedure improves smile beauty, prevents tooth sensitivity and decay, and allows us to better manage the disease moving forward, so you avoid discomfort and tooth loss. You can also smile without hesitation!
Managing Your Periodontal Disease
Following treatment, we can discuss treatments like cleanings to remove plaque and tartar and better manage the issue. We can also discuss the use of antibiotics and medications to control harmful bacteria. While periodontal disease cannot be cured, regular care can control it to protect the health and beauty of your smile, so you can avoid issues like tooth loss. If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose and treat periodontal issues, or if you have sore and bleeding gums that have started to recede, then reach out to our team today. With the right treatment options, we can help you obtain a stronger and healthier smile this summer.
Speak With BC Perio About Soft Tissue Grafts
If you want to find out more about addressing sore and receding gum tissues, then call our Dallas, TX periodontal treatment office at 214-443-0876. You deserve a full and beautiful smile, and we can help by controlling your periodontal disease.
