If you have signs of gingival recession – loss of gum tissue around your teeth – there are different gum recession treatments in Raleigh, NC that Dr. Michael Richter can use to repair your gum line and make your smile attractive and healthy again.
Treatment Options for Gingival Recession
- Laser gum therapy
- The Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST™)
- Soft tissue grafting
Effective Treatments for Gingival Recession
Gingival recession, or receding gums, is a condition that often results from untreated periodontal disease, a bacterial infection that burrows into the gum line and eats away at the soft tissue and bone that protect and keep teeth stable. Other factors that can cause gum recession include damaged teeth, lifestyle habits such as smoking or wearing oral piercings, prior dental treatment and gum surgeries, tooth grinding, genetic issues, and hormonal changes.
The good news is that gingival recession can be corrected using one or more techniques. Depending on your individual case, here are a few of the most common procedures that Dr. Richter can perform to restore your gum line:
- Laser gum therapy
- For gingival recession caused by bacteria, laser is an extremely effective and gentle way to eliminate the cause, stop the progression of disease, and prevent further recession. This method is especially preferred for patients with moderate to severe cases of gum disease because of its ability to target disease without causing any additional harm to existing gum tissue.
- The Pinhole Surgical Technique™
- PST™ is a new and minimally invasive way to repair gum recession in less time than a traditional grafting procedure. PST™ is a contemporary, patented procedure that can be performed using special tools to safely fix gingival recession right at the target area without the use of scalpels, sutures, or tissue samples.
- Soft tissue grafting
- Gum grafting is an effective, traditional method used by most periodontists to replace lost gum tissue. This procedure entails attaching the patients' own soft tissue or grafting material from another source to the areas in need. Depending on how much gingival recession has occurred, a grafting procedure may require more than one visit to treat all areas.
You can restore your oral health with effective treatment for receding gum tissues. Call Dr. Richter's office today for your own personalized consultation for gum recession treatment in Raleigh, NC.