Whether your gums have receded or the surface of your tooth roots is exposed, gum grafting may be the perfect solution for you. At Monterey Coast Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, our oral surgery team pairs years of experience with time-tested processes to offer you a wide range of gum grafting services. From traditional gingival gum grafting to the minimally invasive Pinhole® surgical technique, our practice is here to meet your unique needs.
No matter what service you need, you can expect to be treated with the compassion and respect you deserve. We look forward to meeting you and helping your smile look and feel its best. Call us today to schedule your consultation appointment and find out which of our Salinas gum grafting services is right for you!
What Is a Gum Graft?
When you have healthy teeth, your gums partially cover them to help secure your teeth in place and prevent bacteria from reaching your tooth’s roots. However, if you’ve experienced gum recession or gum thinning because of factors like periodontal disease, your chances of developing tooth decay and losing teeth altogether increase.
Gum grafting is an oral surgical procedure that replaces the lost or thinning tissue around your teeth and helps improve your overall oral health. Our practice is proud to offer various gum grafting techniques to meet your unique needs and fit your comfort level. If you’re on the fence about whether gum grafting is right for you, there are numerous issues it can address.
3 Reasons You May Need Gum Grafting
During your consultation appointment, our oral surgeons will sit down with you to determine if gum grafting is right for you. It’s important to remember that not everybody gets gum grafts for the same reason, and the procedure can be adapted to meet your needs. Some of the reasons you may need our Salinas gum grafting services to include:
- Gum Disease: Whether you’ve only experienced gingivitis or you’re dealing with the effects of gum disease, gum grafting can be the perfect solution for you. Not only can our practice address periodontal disease, but we can help prevent it from occurring in the first place.
- Receding Gums: Gum recession can be a slow process that can prove challenging to notice until the effects are obvious. However, gum grafting can help restore your gum tissue and prevent tooth loss and other potential effects.
- Aesthetics: Although gum grafting is ideal for addressing health-related issues, it can serve as a cosmetic procedure if you’re unhappy with the appearance of your smile. A gum graft can help your teeth look more uniform and aesthetically pleasing.
Our Gum Grafting Services
When you visit our practice for the first time, we’ll begin by conducting an extensive oral exam. Using technology like x-rays, we’ll look at the condition of your teeth, gums, and jawbone. Using our diagnostic information, we’ll determine which of our Salinas gum grafting services is right for you. From traditional gum grafting to minimally invasive procedures, our offerings include, but are not limited to: