GUM GRAFTING
Do you have receding gums? Diamond Dental can help!
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Receding gums can be worrying but Diamond Dental have the right solution
Ignoring gum recession could eventually result in teeth loss, Diamond Dental can help restore your gums with our gum graft.
Most people don’t realise that their gum are receding because its such a slow and subtle process. Gum recession occurs when the gum tissue wears away, exposing the root of your tooth. You might experience heightened sensitivity and visually notice that your teeth appear longer and more exposed.
A gum graft is quick to perform because it’s a simple surgery where your dentist will use health gum tissue from the roof of the mouth and rebuild the affected area.
How is a gum graft performed?
You have a number of gum grafts available and we will recommend the best treatment for your individual circumstances.
The area is numbed using local anaesthetic and then tissue is taken from the roof of your mouth. The removed tissue will then be stitched over existing gum tissue to cover exposed root.
Post procedure, over the counter medications may be required to alleviate any discomfort. If you require something stronger, we can prescribe something stronger.
Healing can take 1 – 2 weeks, depending on the types of surgery you’ve had.
The benefits of gum grafting
- Reinforces gum tissue around teeth making them stronger and stable
- Will protect from future deterioration
- Decreased sensitivity thanks to covered roots
- Improve the appearance of smile
- High success rates in halting and reversing gum recession
Looking after your teeth after a gum graft
Post-op healing shouldn’t take longer than 1 – 2 weeks. You are able to use over-the-counter medication to help you deal with discomfort during this period. To aid your healing, you should carry out the following steps to help you counter with any discomfort:
- Avoid flossing all treated areas
- Use mouthwash to control plaque build-up
- Avoid strenuous exercise
- Avoid hard foods like apples
- Eat soft foods like pasta, ice cream, eggs and soft cheese
- Do not smoke
Before & After
After undergoing a gum graft, your gums will appear healthier and the exposed root will not longer be visible.
Most people don’t even notice that their gums have receded until it becomes a real problem. Diamond Dental gum grafts can give you back your smile.
Looking after your teeth after a gum graft
Post-op healing shouldn’t take longer than 1 – 2 weeks. You are able to use over-the-counter medication to help you deal with discomfort during this period. To aid your healing, you should carry out the following steps to help you counter with any discomfort:
- Avoid flossing all treated areas
- Use mouthwash to control plaque build-up
- Avoid strenuous exercise
- Avoid hard foods like apples
- Eat soft foods like pasta, ice cream, eggs and soft cheese
- Do not smoke
Before & After
After undergoing a gum graft, your gums will appear healthier and the exposed root will not longer be visible.
Most people don’t even notice that their gums have receded until it becomes a real problem. Diamond Dental gum grafts can give you back your smile.
Gum Grafting FAQs
Uneven gum tissue that’s covering too much or too little of the tooth’s surface can affect your smile’s true beauty. A bright attractive smile isn’t just made from beautiful pearly white teeth. Healthy and well-proportioned gums enhance your smile with an incredibly healthy and fresh appearance.
No. A tooth with too much exposed root area is prone to decaying quicker and becoming extremely sensitive to hot and cold temperatures.
If you’re lucky, your gum-related issues can be resolved without the need of going under the knife. This is precisely why we recommend booking a Video Consultation so our surgeons can determine how best to address your dental health problems. after your consultation our surgeons will be able to advise you of the best available corrective actions.
Since surgical procedures commonly involve incisions, stitches may be mandatory to close the incision and allow proper healing to begin. In some situations, a dressing may be needed, which will mean taking extra special care to keep the area as clean as possible. The oral surgeon will suggest ways to prevent the occurrence of problems related to the healing process. Over-the-counter pain medications may be sufficient after a procedure, but the surgeon will issue a prescription if the need for something stronger is needed. Discuss how and when any medications should be used to avoid complications. Typical healing process can take about one to two weeks, depending on the type of gum surgery performed. Your oral surgeon will also provide post-op instructions and care alternative to help the healing process.
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- Open 7 days a week, we work flexible hours to suit you
- Highly qualified and experienced patient-focued team with renowned dentists
- FREE internet access
- Modern facilities/bespoke interior design
- Comfortable and spacious sitting area that will put you at ease, great place to relax before and after your Diamond Dental treatment
- FREE parking
- Fully computerised record keeping and administration ensuring maximum efficiency with online booking, emailing and text messaging
- English/French/Russian speaking staff with UK based office
- Non-judgmental diagnosis. Diamond Dental is not here to judge! all we want is to improve your oral health and smile 🙂
