The short answer: Gum recession is treated by stopping its cause and, where a root is exposed or the gum is thin, grafting tissue to cover and protect it. The main options are a connective tissue graft for root coverage and a protective graft that thickens thin gum around teeth or implants. Which one fits depends on how much tissue has been lost and why.
Restoring and Protecting Your Gumline
Gum recession is a progressive condition that exposes tooth roots, increases sensitivity, and threatens the long-term stability of your teeth and dental implants. At Foundation Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Cherry specializes in advanced gum grafting techniques that restore lost tissue, protect vulnerable root surfaces, and reinforce the tissue foundation around teeth and implants.
Whether you are experiencing early signs of recession or have significant tissue loss, our personalized treatment approach is designed to halt progression and restore both health and aesthetics.
How We Treat Gum Recession
Gum recession exposes the vulnerable root surfaces of your teeth, leading to sensitivity, cosmetic concerns, and increased risk of decay and further tissue loss. As a periodontist, Dr. Cherry specializes in the surgical techniques that predictably restore lost gum tissue and protect against future recession.
Gum Grafting for Root Coverage
When recession has exposed tooth roots, connective tissue grafting can cover the exposed surfaces, reduce sensitivity, and restore a natural gumline. This is one of the most common and predictable procedures in periodontics, with excellent long-term results.
Gum Grafting for Protecting Teeth and Implants
Preventive grafting reinforces thin or fragile tissue around teeth and dental implants before significant recession occurs. This proactive approach is especially important for implants, which require a zone of thick, firm tissue to maintain a healthy biological seal.
Understanding What Causes Gum Recession
Effective treatment starts with understanding the underlying cause. Aggressive brushing, periodontal disease, genetics, grinding, and orthodontic movement can all contribute to recession. Dr. Cherry identifies the specific factors in your case to ensure treatment addresses the root cause, not just the symptoms. If you are still working out whether it is happening at all, start with how to tell if your gums are receding.
If you’ve noticed your teeth appearing longer, increased sensitivity, or visible root surfaces, contact Foundation Implants & Periodontics for an evaluation.
What Does Gum Recession Treatment Cost?
It depends on how many teeth are involved and which graft suits your tissue, so an honest figure only comes after Dr. Cherry has examined the area, and we go through it with you before anything is scheduled. Cost is a real factor for most people, and we work with patients on it. CareCredit is accepted, and when several areas need care, the most important are treated first and the rest can be phased. For the condition itself, see receding gums treatment.