Not all dental problems occur in the teeth. Much of a dentist’s job deals with the gums, muscles, and bone surrounding the teeth. One of the things we need to look for is the recession of the gums.
Gum recession has a number of different causes, from inadequate hygiene to severe periodontitis. Unfortunately, gum tissue doesn’t heal itself in quite the same way that other cells do. That is why Michelsen Dental has a number of excellent treatment options available to anyone who suffers from this condition.
Receding Gums Treatment
When gums begin to recede, come to our Orange, CA office for a thorough dental cleaning. With this cleaning, we are able to remove plaque and tartar, which is the leading cause of gum inflammation.
Once your teeth are clean, daily hygiene and regular dental checkups should prevent further gum disease, which, in turn, prevents more severe gum recession.
Treatment Options for Severe Recession
If gum recession has progressed too far, simple receding gums treatment will not be enough to resolve the situation. There are two primary options for the treatment of severely receding gums: gum grafts and the pinhole surgical technique.
Gum Grafts: This treatment is a gum surgery which actually takes tissue from elsewhere in the mouth and moves it to the affected area. The new graft will heal in place, where it will protect the roots of your teeth. This method of treatment is a time-tested and effective way to correct gum recession.
Pinhole Surgical Technique: This procedure is an innovative way to treat recession. Instead of grafts, it uses a set of highly specialized tools to shift your gum line back down to where it ought to be. While the Pinhole technique is relatively new in dentistry, it involves a much less intense form of gum surgery and has proven itself to be an excellent alternative to grafts.
Both of these treatments are administered by an experienced periodontal surgeon who works with our office.
Call Michelsen Dental
If you have experienced gum recession, don’t hesitate to talk to us about treatment. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about gum grafts, the pinhole surgical technique, or periodontal disease.
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