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- 2020
- February (6)
- Something Between Your Teeth? Don't Use Anything Else but Dental Floss
- Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
- Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
- 4 Common Causes for Gum Recession
- Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
- Extracting a Tooth is a Routine Procedure
- January (6)
- Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
- Your Sinus Infection Might be a Sign of a Tooth Problem
- 4 Ways You Can Improve Your Smile in the New Year
- Like the Pros, the Athlete in Your Family Needs a Mouthguard to Prevent Dental Injuries
- The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
- 3 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
- 2019
- December (7)
- A Root Canal Treatment Will Improve Your Health, Not Harm It
- Keep Your Baby's Fluoride Intake within Moderate Limits
- The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
- For a Smooth Transition, Be Sure Your New Dentist Has Your Dental Records
- Dental Care During Pregnancy is Safe and Essential
- Teens May Need a Temporary Restoration for Missing Teeth
- Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
- November (6)
- Having Diabetes Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
- Survey Says: They'd Rather Have a Root Canal
- How Early Dental Visits Can Improve Your Child's Oral Health
- Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
- 3 Reasons to See a Pediatric Dentist
- Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
- October (6)
- These Popular Drinks Could Put Your Enamel in Danger of Erosion
- How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
- Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
- Clean Your Implants Just Like Your Other Teeth
- The Triple Partnership That Could Save a Cancer Patient's Oral Health
- Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
- August (7)
- Behavioral Therapy Could Reduce a Child's Dental Anxiety Without Drugs
- 4 Serious Health Conditions That Gum Disease Might Make Worse
- Don't Let Summer Heat Increase Your Risk of Dental Disease
- Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
- You Need a Dentist to Remove Tartar From Your Teeth
- Preventing Decay in Primary Teeth Promises Better Health Now and Later
- Don't Use Benzocaine Products to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
- July (6)
- Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
- See Your Dentist ASAP to Save Your Loose Tooth
- If You're Older, be on the Lookout for Root Cavities
- See Your Dentist if You Have one of these Top 3 Oral Problems
- Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
- Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
- June (6)
- 3 Things to Watch Out for to Protect Your Oral Appliance
- 3 Things You Can do to Help Promote Your Child's Dental Development
- Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
- 3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening
- Affordable Veneers Can Give You a New Smile
- Wisdom Teeth and What to Do About Them
- May (6)
- Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
- Consider an Effective and Affordable RPD for Teeth Replacement
- Jaw Joint Disorders and Fibromyalgia: Is There a Connection?
- Here's How You Can Protect Your Child's Teeth from Tooth Decay
- NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
- Simple Steps to Follow if Your Child has a Toothache
- April (6)
- Find out What Kind of Tooth Staining you Have Before Seeking a Solution
- Is There a Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Health?
- J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
- Here's How to Care for 3 Common Dental Restorations
- FAQs About Children's Dental Development
- Treating a Young, Permanent Tooth Requires a Different Approach
- March (6)
- Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
- A Dental Exam Could Uncover an Eating Disorder
- Here's How to Manage School Snacks and Your Child's Dental Health
- Spring Into Better Oral Health
- Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
- Local Anesthesia Takes the Pain Out of Most Dental Work
- February (6)
- Legal or Not, Marijuana Poses a Health Risk to Your Gums
- Periodontal Probing Increases Accuracy in Diagnosing Gum Disease
- Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
- 4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development
- Quitting Smoking Decreases Your Risk of Implant Failure
- 4 Tips to Prevent Childhood Tooth Decay
- January (6)
- Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
- Dental Implants Better than Ever thanks to Ongoing Tech Advances
- Topical Fluoride is a Safe Way to Protect Your Child's Teeth from Decay
- Want to Keep Enjoying Winter Sports? Wear a Mouthguard!
- A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
- 3 Reasons Why Your New Dentist Needs Your Treatment Records
- 2018
- December (6)
- Protecting Primary Teeth from Decay Helps Ensure Future Dental Health
- Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
- Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
- A Child's Teeth Grinding is Normal - But You Should Still Keep an Eye on it
- Moderate Your Child's Juice Drinking to Lower Tooth Decay Risk
- What to Do About Your Child's Toothache Before Seeing the Dentist
- November (6)
- Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
- Practice Caution with Energy or Sports Drinks to Protect Your Enamel
- Professional Whitening Offers an Effective Way to Restore Your Smile's Luster
- 4 Things to Know About Diabetes and Gum Health
- Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
- Success with Dental Implants Depends on Attention to Detail
- October (6)
- Consider Bone Health When Deciding Between Implants and Dentures
- New Dental Advances Promise Better Outcomes for Treating Decay
- NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
- Keep up Regular Dental Care While You're Pregnant
- Don't Stress Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit Unless it Persists
- 3 Factors That Could Affect the Success of a Root Canal Treatment
- September (6)
- Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
- Dental Care is Difficult but not Impossible for a Special Needs Child
- Look After Your Teeth During Cancer Treatment to Avoid Dental Disease
- A Root Canal Treatment can Save Your Tooth and Relieve Pain
- Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
- Have Your Child's Chronic Mouth Breathing Checked to Avoid Bite Problems
- August (7)
- Watch Out for Signs of Gum Recession
- Have Your Loose Tooth Examined as Soon as Possible
- Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
- Be on the Alert for Gum Disease While Wearing Braces
- Pros and Cons for Flossing Before Brushing and Vice-Versa
- Treating a Child's Tooth Injury May Require Special Consideration
- Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
- July (6)
- Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Acquiring Dental Implants
- Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
- Attention to Detail Crucial to a Beautiful Smile Supported by Dental Implants
- Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
- What Happens in a Root Canal Treatment and How it Can Save Your Tooth
- Gum Disease can Prevent Your Gums from Protecting Your Teeth
- June (6)
- Keep Watch for Bite Problems with your Child's Teeth
- Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
- 3 Reasons for Blood Pressure Checks During Dental Visits
- Finding the Right Solution for Your Gummy Smile
- 4 Big Benefits for Beginning Early Dental Visits for Your Child
- (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
- May (6)
- 3 Reasons for Why It's a Smart Move to Invest in Dental Implants
- Don't Let Your Loose Tooth Become a Lost Tooth
- Make Efforts to Protect Your Teeth from Disease While Wearing Braces
- Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
- Root Canal Awareness Week: A Time to Learn How Teeth Are Saved
- New Materials Add Strength to Veneers' Beautiful Life-Likeness
- April (6)
- Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory Was Not So Sweet to Cast's Teeth!
- Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
- Getting Dental Implants Requires Minor Surgery
- Be Sure to Have a Dental Exam Before Whitening Your Teeth
- Bone Loss: the Hidden Consequence of Your Missing Teeth
- In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
- February (5)
- Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
- Weather the 'Storm' of Teething with These Comfort Tips
- A "No-Prep" Veneer Could Eliminate the Need to Remove Tooth Enamel
- Cracked Mouth Corners can be Irritating - Here's How to Treat Them
- Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
- 2017
- September (5)
- Your Next Dental Visit Might Save Your Life - Here's How
- Why Dental Care is Even More Important When You're Pregnant
- Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
- Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
- A Root Canal Can Stop Tooth Decay and Save Your Tooth
- 2016
- August (5)
- 'Prepless' Veneers can Transform Your Smile Without Altering Your Teeth
- Keep Your Saliva Flowing - Your Oral Health Depends on it
- Dentures Still an Effective Restoration for Total Tooth Loss
- Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
- Grafting can Help Regenerate Gum Tissue Lost Through Recession
- June (5)
- Dental Porcelain is a Great Option for Creating a Natural Appearance
- The Risk for Gum Disease Increases While Wearing Braces
- Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
- 4 Reasons Saving Your Child's Decayed Baby Tooth is a Good Idea
- A Child's Damaged Tooth may require a Different Approach than an Adult's
- 2015
- April (5)
- Taking a Coordinated Approach to Treating Diabetes and Periodontal Disease
- Understanding The 4 Stages Of Gum Disease
- Early Orthodontic Care Helped Child Star Nolan Gould Get Ready for Prime Time
- A Teen's Missing Tooth May Require a Temporary Replacement
- A Second Root Canal Treatment May Help Save an Endangered Tooth
- 2014
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- February (8)
- March into Spring with Our New Patient Special!
- March into Spring with our New Patient Special! Only $99.00
- Plaque animation video
- WINNER OF OUR CONTEST!
- The Facts About Thumb Sucking
- What Could Be Causing Your Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)?
- Learning About the Relationship Between Your Pregnancy, Hormones And Gum Disease
- Regular Dental Exams Are Key to Reducing Your Risk of Oral Cancer
- 2012
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Did you know that millions of Americans have some degree of gum recession? Are you one of them?
Gum recession is the loss of the pink gum tissue that surrounds your teeth and can lead to exposure of the root surface of your teeth. In addition to the obvious aesthetic issues, recession can also result in tooth loss in very severe cases.
So, what causes gum recession? Well, first of all, if you are genetically predisposed to having thin gum tissues, your gums will be more prone to receding than those with thick tissues. However, other factors include ineffective oral hygiene, excessive brushing and mal-positioned teeth. In addition, poor fitting appliances, such as partial dentures can also cause gum recession.
If you think you are suffering from gum recession, you should make an appointment with us immediately, so that we can perform a thorough examination to accurately diagnose your condition. We'll look at your teeth and their position within the supporting bone and surrounding gum tissue. Depending upon our diagnosis, we may recommend a technique known as gum or soft tissue grafting, which allows us to regenerate lost or damaged gum tissue. Grafting is the surgical manipulation of tissue, taking it from one site and moving it to another, so that it can attach and grow.
There are two basic gum tissue grafting techniques, the free gingival graft and the connective tissue graft. Here is a description of each:
- Free Gingival Grafting. With this technique, we remove a thin layer of tissue from the roof of your mouth or any other site where the tissues are identical to gum tissue (the donor). We then shape and transplant it to the recipient site to create new gum tissue. Both donor and recipient sites heal within two to three weeks.
- Connective Tissue Grafting. This technique is used to cover exposed roots in the treatment of gum recession. It involves more microsurgical maneuvers to prepare both the donor and recipient sites. We take donor tissue from beneath the surface of the roof of your mouth and then cover it with the gum tissue surrounding the exposed root. Another alternative is to use processed tissue rather than your own tissue as a donor material.
When you visit us for an appointment, we will assess which procedure is best-suited to your needs.
If you would like more information about gum recession and plastic surgery, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Periodontal Plastic Surgery.”