Gum Recession Treatments - Beaverton, Tualatin, & Portland, OR
Restore and Protect Your Smile with Expert Gum Recession Treatment
What Are Receding Gums?
Gum recession, or receding gums, occurs when the gum tissue that surrounds your teeth pulls away, exposing more of the tooth or even its root. This condition can develop slowly, often going unnoticed until you experience sensitivity or visible changes in your gumline.
Receding gums can make your teeth appear longer, weaken their support, and increase your risk for decay and infection. Fortunately, our expert periodontists offer modern gum recession treatment in Beaverton, Tualatin, and Portland, OR, to restore your gumline and protect your smile in the long term.
What Causes Gum Recession?
- Periodontal (gum) disease
- Aggressive tooth brushing
- Genetic predisposition and hormonal changes
- Poor oral hygiene
- Tobacco use
- Teeth grinding or clenching
- Misaligned teeth or bite issues
- Tongue-tie or lip-tie
Why Gum Recession Treatment Is Important
While addressing gum recession can improve the look of your smile, it’s essential for maintaining your oral health. Left untreated, receding gums can lead to sensitivity that makes it difficult to eat and drink comfortably, tooth instability that can affect your bite, an increased risk of a severe type of tooth decay affecting the roots, and even tooth loss.
At Periodontal Associates, our specialists provide advanced gum recession treatment options in Beaverton, Tualatin, and Portland, OR, including gentle gum graft surgery, to restore lost tissue, cover exposed roots, and protect your smile from further damage.
What Are the Benefits of Gum Grafting?
- Covers exposed tooth roots to reduce sensitivity
- Improves the appearance of your gumline
- Prevents further gum and bone loss
- Helps protect tooth roots from decay
- Strengthens and stabilizes existing gum tissue
- Enhances long-term oral health and comfort
What Is the Gum Recession Treatment Process?
The first step in addressing receding gums is a thorough examination of your gums and teeth to determine the extent of gum recession and the most suitable type of graft for your needs.
Digital images, including comfortable 3D scans, allow us to map your treatment precisely for predictable, comfortable results. We’ll measure the position of your gum line and discuss your dental and health history, as well as your home care habits and all appropriate treatment options.
Every case of gum recession is unique. Your periodontist will tailor a personalized gum recession treatment plan, selecting the right grafting technique to restore balance and health to your smile.
Because we offer comprehensive treatment options under one roof, your treatment plan may include additional procedures to address the root cause of your gum recession, allowing us to prevent it from returning in the future. For example, we may recommend frenectomy to release overly tight tissue that is causing your receding gums or bruxism treatment to relieve strain from grinding your teeth.
With Periodontal Associates, your comfort is always the top priority. We’ll ensure a completely comfortable process with safe and effective anesthesia. We also offer several sedation options so you can enjoy a relaxed and painless experience from start to finish.
After your gum graft, you’ll receive detailed care instructions to promote optimal healing. This includes detailed guidance on what to eat during each phase of healing and what to expect during your healing process.
It’s important to follow these guidelines as closely as possible to prevent complications and ensure the best possible outcome from your gum recession treatment.
We’ll be with you every step of the way, including follow-up visits to closely monitor your healing process and address any questions or concerns you may have. Our care for your smile continues beyond your healing with regular maintenance visits to keep your smile strong and healthy in the long term.
These visits are especially important if your receding gums are the result of periodontal disease, as this condition can recur without ongoing care. We want to help you enjoy your restored smile for life!
