We Offer Solutions For Your Receding Tissues

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We Offer Solutions For Your Receding Tissues

When you have infection and periodontal disease, this could cause gum tissues to pull away from the teeth. This recession could lead to discomfort and even the risk of missing teeth. But we can help! Our team of talented periodontic experts in Fairport, NY, want to help protect your smile with gum grafts and more.

The Causes of Gum Recession

What causes your gums to pull away from the teeth? This could be due to periodontal disease, which can lead to gum recession. Brushing too hard with medium or hard bristles could also irritate the tissues and cause recession. When this happens, the root portions not protected by enamel are exposed, which can increase the risk of tooth decay and dental infection. The recession, combined with the advanced stage of periodontal disease, can increase the risk of tooth loss. Don’t let your smile’s health, stability, and appearance suffer, talk to our team about possible solutions.

Conducting a Diagnosis

Our team will start with a diagnosis, in which we examine your smile for warning signs of trouble. With digital imagery, we can obtain images of the surfaces of the gums in detail, as well as x-ray images of the underlying bone and attachment tissues, so we can assess any damage that has occurred. With this option, we can identify the stage of the disease and plan treatment to not only bring rile and manage the disease, but to also repair the damage and help improve the state of your gum line.

Gum Grafts and More

For some, we could conduct a traditional surgical gum graft, in which we take tissues from other parts of your smile to cover the exposed portions of your roots. We also have a more conservative alternative, in which we gently manipulate the tissues to cover the teeth and reshape the gum line, ensuring proper symmetry. Often, these can be done in only one visit. Afterward, we can offer instructions for aftercare, and can use preventive treatments like cleanings to manage the buildup and protect your smile from worsening symptoms and tooth loss.

SCHEDULE YOUR PERIODONTAL VISIT WITH FLX PERIO TODAY!

Our team provides care to improve the appearance and overall health of your smile, so you can feel confident in your smile and also enjoy good oral health and a full smile. Give us a call at our Fairport, NY office at 585.223.6040 to learn more. When you have sore, red, and bleeding gums, or if you notice recession occurring, please reach out to our team right away so we can start treatment!