What is a gum graft?
When the gums have receded to far away from a root surface, then a gum graft may be needed. This recession can occur most often by brushing the teeth with too stiff a toothbrush or too vigorously. In a gum graft, a small piece of tissue is removed from the roof of the mouth and sewn into place in the area of damage. With recent advancements, this technique has been highly successful.
When the gums have receded to far away from a root surface, then a gum graft may be needed. This recession can occur most often by brushing the teeth with too stiff a toothbrush or too vigorously. In a gum graft, a small piece of tissue is removed from the roof of the mouth and sewn into place in the area of damage. With recent advancements, this technique has been highly successful.
