Gum Grafting - Hixson, TN

In advanced stage of periodontal disease, your gums may appear to shrink down, making the teeth seem longer. This can result in tooth sensitivity and greater risk of decay. Healthy gums act as a barrier to bacteria and should be restored quickly to protect your teeth and bone. Dr. Charles McBrayer and Dr. Strever offer gum grafting procedures to restore the function and appearance of your receding gums. The method recommended by Dr. McBrayer and Dr. Strever to correct receding gums depends largely upon the amount of gum tissue each patient has available to use as donor tissue. For example, pedicle grafting utilizes the gum tissue that surrounds the exposed tooth root and therefore, would only be performed on a patient with ample gum tissue. Conversely, free gingival grafts are used for patients with thin gums, taking donor tissue from the roof of the mouth and placing it directly onto the treatment site. Connective-tissue gum grafting is the most commonly performed and uses donor tissue taken from under a flap cut into the roof of the mouth.