{"id":33,"date":"2021-10-21T15:38:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T15:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pioneerperiodontics.com\/blog\/?p=33"},"modified":"2021-12-13T15:53:00","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T15:53:00","slug":"gum-disease-therapy-gum-grafting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pioneerperiodontics.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/21\/gum-disease-therapy-gum-grafting\/","title":{"rendered":"How Gum Grafting is Used to Treat Gum Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you have gum issues but don\u2019t have it treated, over time your symptoms will become more and more obvious. One good example is gum recession; as time goes on, your teeth can look unnaturally long and become easier for bacteria to attack the roots of your teeth. To correct the health issues and aesthetic drawbacks of gum recession, a gum grafting procedure may be performed as part of your therapy. The following post explores why this procedure is performed and how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Recession?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recession is when the root surface of the tooth, called the cementum, is exposed.  The gum line moves higher up on the tooth making more of the tooth visible.  It is typically caused by aggressive brushing or tooth malpositioning. However, there are other factors that can contribute to recession, including periodontal disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Tell if You Need Gum Grafting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your periodontist will need to examine your mouth to determine whether the procedure is truly necessary, but there are telltale symptoms that you can watch out for on your own as well. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n