Gum Recession Treatments - Boise & Meridian, ID
Keep Your Smile Healthy with Gum Recession Treatments
What Is Gum Recession?
Healthy gums should be strongly attached to the teeth and completely cover the root surfaces. Gum recession is a condition in which the gums pull away from their ideal position, revealing the roots and compromising oral health.
This can happen because of a wide variety of reasons, including genetics, grinding and clenching (bruxism), aggressive brushing and abrasive products, gum disease, and tobacco use. Left untreated, gum recession increases your risks for tooth loss, severe decay, and painful sensitivity. Our Idaho Perio team has specialized expertise in gum recession treatments in Boise and Meridian, ID, to restore your gums to their proper position and ideal health.
Common Signs & Symptoms
of Gum Recession
- Teeth that appear longer than they used to
- Areas near the gums where your teeth look dark yellow or light brown
- Teeth that are sensitive to temperature changes, acidic foods, or sugar
- Pain or discomfort near the gum line
- Sensitivity during brushing, flossing, or dental cleanings
- History of grinding or clenching your teeth or an uneven bite
- Loose or shifting teeth
Our Gum Recession Treatments
Gum Graft Surgery
Gum graft surgery is a highly effective gum recession treatment that helps restore lost tissue and protect exposed tooth roots. During this procedure, healthy tissue is taken from another area of your mouth or a donor source and carefully placed over thin or receding gums. This treatment improves the appearance of your smile, strengthens the gum tissue, and protects your teeth from further damage.
Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST)
In addition to gum grafts, all three of our periodontists are certified in a revolutionary, minimally invasive treatment called the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique. Rather than harvesting and moving gum tissue, this technique allows us to reposition the gums without traditional surgery.
Instead, we insert specialized instruments through a tiny pinhole in the gums, which we then gently pull the tissue into its correct position. The technique has a proven track record for high success rates and predictability with far fewer risks than traditional gum grafts. The recovery process is also significantly more comfortable, making this an approach we’re proud to offer.
The Benefits of
Treating Receding Gums
- Reduces tooth sensitivity
- Protects against further gum recession
- Covers unsightly root surfaces that show when you smile
- Restores a balanced smile and corrects teeth that look too long
- Lowers the risk of root surface tooth decay
- Reduces risks for tooth loss
- Helps to stabilize your long-term oral health
- Chao Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation - Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique
