Gum Grafting - Lake Success/New Hyde Park, NY

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Gum Grafting from an Expert

Have you become concerned with teeth that appear long and yellowed or saddened that you can no longer eat certain foods due to tooth sensitivity? You may have gum recession, where the gums surrounding teeth wear away and expose sensitive tooth roots. Receding gums not only diminish the natural aesthetics of your smile but can make your teeth more prone to decay and infection. Replacing this lost tissue with gum grafts in Lake Success/New Hyde Park, NY prevents future problems by restoring healthier, stronger gums around your teeth. Our board-certified periodontist, Dr. Paul Goldstein, is a gum expert with over 40 years of experience and is well-versed in advanced grafting techniques. Our team at The Periodontics and Implant Center of NY can help you regain a balanced, healthy smile with minimally invasive treatment.

When Is a Gum Graft Needed?

All individuals have different thicknesses and widths of gum tissue around their teeth. Some patients simply have thin gums that naturally recede faster than others, even with years of proper oral hygiene. Age, improper tooth position, orthodontics, and vigorous tooth brushing can all lead to gum recession in Lake Success/New Hyde Park, NY . Receding gums are also a common symptom of periodontal disease and the result of an infection caused by bacteria released from plaque and tartar buildup. In all instances of gum recession, bone will also recede along with gums. The structural loss and weakened support from tissues can eventually lead to loose teeth and even tooth loss. Before this occurs, seek the expert care of Dr. Goldstein for specialized gum grafting in Lake Success/New Hyde Park, NY!

Specialized Care with Lasting Results

Various soft tissue grafting techniques exist that can achieve the desired aesthetic and functional result for your unique situation. Seeking the expertise of a trained and experienced specialist ensures that the doctor completing your care is well-versed in these techniques. Our periodontist at The Periodontics and Implant Center of NY is uniquely trained in all available soft tissue techniques for gum recession, with the knowledge to determine which option is best for your situation. In all cases, we give particular attention to the final aesthetic outcome of your treatment to optimize how your smile looks as well as functions.

The gum grafting process involves removing a portion of tissue from another area of the mouth (or a gum graft from a tissue bank) and using it to cover the exposed tooth roots and thinning gums. Recovery after gum grafting is relatively fast, with minor discomfort controlled with over-the-counter medication. Once healed, this thickened and strong tissue provides excellent root coverage and greater resilience to recession. We’ll help you identify contributing factors for your receding gums, so you can help prevent any unnecessary tissue or bone loss in the future.

The Lasting Benefits of Gum Grafting

  • An attractive, balanced smile
  • Improved periodontal health
  • Reduced or eliminated sensitivity
  • Reduced risk of decay and infection
  • Improved long-term dental function

Halt your receding gums for good.

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