Do gum grafts prevent tooth loss?

A gum graft will automatically prevent tooth loss. Covering exposed tooth roots protects them from decay. Without exposed roots, your teeth will have less decay risk, and when decay does occur it will be easier to repair. A gum graft won’t automatically restore the bone and ligaments that support your teeth.

Is gum grafting covered?

Gum grafts can cost anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. If you’re insured, this procedure may be covered in full or at little out-of-pocket cost to you. You may be able to have the procedure done for free if you have dental insurance as part of an Affordable Care Act plan.

Does gum grafting strengthen teeth?

The benefits of a gingival graft: Strengthens and stabilizes the gum covering the tooth. Protects the tooth against recession. Decreases sensitivity in teeth with recession by covering the root with new gum. Depending on the case, can also restore an attractive smile.

How are Gum grafts used to treat oral health problems?

Cover exposed tooth roots to decrease the risk of tooth decay. Treat tooth sensitivity to hot and cold caused by exposed tooth roots. Prevent future oral health problems such as gum recession, tooth decay and sensitivity by reinforcing areas where the gums are very thin or weak. Prevent further gum recession and bone loss.

How are soft tissue grafts used in Dental Surgery?

Soft Tissue Grafts – Gum Graft Surgery. Gum graft also called soft tissue graft is a surgical periodontal procedure in which tissue is taken from the palate or another source area in the mouth and added to an area where the tooth roots have become exposed due to gums recession caused by periodontal disease or other reasons.

When to call your dentist for a gum graft?

People should call their dentist as soon as possible if they notice any symptoms that suggest the gums have become infected after surgery. Symptoms of infection include: Gum graft surgery varies in price. The procedure cost usually depends on the type of surgery required.

Is there an alternative to a gum graft?

Alternative treatments: This may include tooth extraction if gum recession is already severe. The cost of surgery: If a person is considering surgery for cosmetic reasons alone, they will likely have to cover the cost of the operation from their own pocket.

When do you need soft tissue gum grafting?

When gum disease has progressed into later stages, gum recession can occur. This will cause the gumline to shrink and the tooth roots to become exposed. At Premier Periodontics, we offer gum grafting and soft tissue grafting to improve how the gumline looks and to protect these tooth roots from tooth pain or sensitivity.

Why are my teeth sensitive after gum grafting?

Misaligned bites: When the teeth don’t come together properly, too much force is placed on the gums, which can lead to gum recession. Ultimately, the first sign of gum recession is usually tooth sensitivity. When the gumline recedes, exposed tooth roots lack the protection needed to prevent this sensitivity.

Can a gum graft be done at the roof of the mouth?

You may still have sutures placed at the roof of the mouth to hold the edges of the wound together. However, the procedure leaves the wound exposed, and it is generally more painful and tends to bleed more.Thus, periodontists generally use the first procedure (connective tissue only) if there is enough thickness at the donor site.

When to use biomaterials for gum graft surgery?

· Using a biomaterial (AlloDermâ) – When there is a very limited amount of donor tissue, a periodontist may elect to use a biomaterial. This treatment is dependent upon having enough soft tissue at the recipient site to hold the material. How successful is gum graft surgery?