Gum diseases such as periodontitis and gingivitis can cause decaying of gum tissues, receding of the gum line, bleeding, and release of pus. To get rid of the infected tissues and replenish the volume near the receded gum line, laser therapy, and gum grafting can be the best treatment options.
Gum recession is a gradual process and can happen as a result of many factors that include:
Gum recession can affect the aesthetics of the smile, making teeth look significantly longer or more pronounced. As a result of the exposure of the roots, tooth sensitivity can also increase. Gum recession also allows pockets to develop between the teeth and the gum line. Food particles, tartar, and bacteria can accumulate here, increasing the risks for gum disease, tooth loss, and more severe problems like periodontitis bone necrosis.
Pinhole surgery is a minimally-invasive method that helps correct the gum recession. An alternative to surgical gum tissue grafting, pinhole gum rejuvenation treatment needs no incisions, no stitches, and no downtime.
Unlike the procedures which take gum tissue from the palate or another donor site, the pinhole technique pulls down the gum tissue bordering your tooth, using collagen strips to restore your natural gum line. The body will absorb the collagen strips over time, resulting in the correction of gum recession.
During the procedure, your dentist will:
One main benefit of pinhole surgery is that you will not experience much discomfort normally experienced after gum grafting.
Are you suffering from gum recession? To find out if the pinhole technique can benefit your gums, please call us or book an appointment online.
16150 NE 85th St #115
Redmond, WA, 98052
Wellness Centered Dentistry: Raymond Hsu, DDS, MAGD, LLSR
16150 NE 85th St #115
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