If you’re a patient and you’re experiencing gum recession, it can be an inconvenience because it can be very sensitive and it also can be unsightly. It can make the teeth just appear to not be as bright or to look too long. There’s different ways we can overcome this and treat a patient that has gum recession. If we have healthy gums, sometimes we actually just reposition the gums back over the roots that have been exposed. And that can reduce a lot of sensitivity and give you a really nice, even smile. But you can also sometimes just apply a little tooth-colored bonding at the gum line and that can resurface that area to make it also look bright like there’s always been enamel or tooth structure over that area.
Regain Your Smile With Our Two Gum Treatment Options
If your gums have receded, we have two oral surgery methods to restore your confidence and your oral health:
- The Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique – With this innovative gum recession treatment, your dentist will create a tiny pinhole in your gums, gently loosen the tissue above the affected area, and carefully guide your gums back to their proper position. In many cases, patients heal overnight!
- Gum Grafting – In this tried-and-true method of restoring your gumline, we will place a small piece of tissue where your gums have receded. After a brief healing period, your whole smile, including your gums, will look great.
To ensure optimum comfort, we will numb your mouth with an anesthetic before we begin your gum recession therapy. To help relieve any dental anxiety you might feel, we also offer:
- Three forms of dental sedation
- Headphones playing relaxing music
- Personal movie glasses with Netflix
If your gums have receded because of gum disease, we will help restore their health by providing gum disease treatment first. Other common causes of gum recession include tobacco use, genetics, bruxism (grinding/clenching your teeth), poor occlusion (a bad bite), and toothbrush abrasion. No matter the cause, your trusted dentist at Houston Uptown Dentists can help!
Call us at 832-463-1021 today to schedule your Houston gum recession treatment and get your healthy gumline back. You can also make an appointment online.