Gum Grafts

Are your teeth sensitive to cold or heat? Are your gums bleeding when you brush your teeth? You may be suffering from a gum recession or thinning gums. This problem can be corrected with a gum graft.

Gum grafts describe a number of periodontal procedures in which gum tissue is grafted. The aim might be to cover exposed root surfaces or augment the band of keratinized tissue in the case of thin gums. The gum tissue can be taken from the roof of your mouth or from a donor. Another innovative technique offered at DentisteALaval.com is the Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation Technique or Pinhole Surgical Technique.

Problems that may require a Gum Graft:

• Do you have sensitive teeth when drinking cold fluids or eating ice cream? You may be suffering from gum recession. Your roots may be exposed, which causes your teeth to be sensitive.
• Your gums bleed when brushing your teeth? You may be suffering from thin gums. In fact, thin gums that cannot withstand the forces of brushing might benefit from  a gum graft to thicken the tissue.
• Do the roots of your teeth show when smiling? You may be suffering from gum recession.
• Are your gums fragile after having braces? Orthodontic treatment can weaken the gums, which causes your teeth to be sensitive.