Chao Pinhole Surgical® Technique
Dr. Amanda Juarez on gum recession treatment using Pinhole surgery
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At Houston Uptown Dentists we treat gum recession. We look at it from several different components but for one, a lot of patients have a cosmetic concern with gum recession, but also functionally, we want our patients to keep their teeth forever, so we look at it functionally as well. There's a couple ways we can treat that. In the traditional way of gum surgery in the past it's not always been that fun, but we offer something called, “Pinhole Surgical Technique,” which not a lot of dentists do offer, but it's a great procedure to help lower the gums, minimally invasive surgery, recovery time is almost minimal. As far as discomfort, most patients will take Tylenol or Advil after for just one day and then it's like they haven't had anything done. It's a great way to cover the roots and have some protection. It helps minimize sensitivity and also cosmetically it looks nicer, and then there's other options like bonding. You can place white filling material over those roots as well and achieve some benefit for that as well.
At our Houston, TX dentist office, our dentists, Dr. Juarez and Dr. Lindskog, and our professional team are always improving our skills to provide the most up-to-date treatment options for our patients.
Chao Pinhole Surgical® Technique
Because the pinhole oral surgery technique requires special training, only select dentists across the country offer it.
So you know what to expect, we will discuss each step of the pinhole technique before we begin. When you arrive for this cutting-edge treatment, we will:
Pinhole Surgical Technique
- Numb the inside of your mouth so you won’t feel a thing
- Make a pin-sized hole above the affected area
- Use specials tools to gently loosen your gumline
- Carefully reposition your gums to cover your tooth roots and improve your appearance
The stunning results will be obvious soon after your procedure. In many cases, our patients heal overnight! Plus, there’s minimal pain and minimal to no bleeding during the procedure.
If the pinhole method is not right for you, we also offer gum grafting. We also provide nonsurgical gum disease treatment to keep your smile healthy.
Your Comfort Is Our Priority
When you enter our spa-like Houston, TX dentist office, our caring team members will greet you with a warm smile and help you feel comfortable.
So you can relax during your procedure, we offer headphones with calming music and personal movie glasses equipped with Netflix.
To ensure optimum comfort and help relieve your dental anxiety, we also offer three different dental sedation options:
- Nitrous oxide
- Conscious oral sedation in the form of a pill
- IV sedation
Call our Houston, TX dentist office at 832-463-1021 to treat your smile to fast, effective gum recession treatment with the Chao Pinhole Surgical® Technique! You can also use our online form.