Gum Recession

Gum recession (gums pulling away from the tooth) can be caused by many factors such as:

• Brushing too hard

• Poor tooth position

• Thin gum tissue

• Prior orthodontic treatment

• Bite problems

• Frenum tug

Gingival grafting is often done to correct gum recession. There are several different graft types including:

• Connective tissue graft

• Free gingival graft

• Allograft (human cadaver tissue)

Some of these options involve using tissue from the roof of the mouth, however some do not. We will determine the best type of graft for the situation and review this treatment in-depth, including ways to limit post-operative pain and complications.