Gum grafting is a surgical procedure to treat gum recession. Tissue is added to areas where gums have pulled away from teeth, protecting roots and improving smile appearance and gum health.
We take a tissue sample from your mouth or use donor tissue to cover exposed roots. This improves gum health, reduces sensitivity, and enhances aesthetics in areas with recession.
Repairs receding gumlines by adding healthy tissue to exposed roots. Reduces sensitivity, protects against decay, and improves smile aesthetics with minimal discomfort.
Gum Grafting
Repair receding gums and protect roots with minimally invasive soft tissue grafts.
Patients with receding gums due to brushing habits or gum disease may benefit from gum grafting at Dr. K Dental in Union Square or Brighton Beach. It’s ideal for protecting roots, reducing sensitivity, and improving smile aesthetics.
At Dr. K Dental in Union Square, NY and Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, gum grafting is done under local anesthesia. We use your tissue or donor tissue to cover receded gums. It protects exposed roots, reduces sensitivity, and enhances your smile. Healing is generally comfortable and guided closely.
Gum grafting at Dr. K Dental takes about 60–90 minutes per site and is performed at either Union Square or Brighton Beach. Recovery involves some soreness for about a week. This treatment improves gum health and covers exposed roots to protect against sensitivity and decay.
Gum grafting restores recessed gums. At Dr. K Dental in Union Square and Brighton Beach, patients should avoid brushing the area directly and follow a soft-food diet for several days. We’ll guide your recovery with personalized post-op instructions.
Gum grafting requires soft foods and gentle care for a few days. At Dr. K Dental in Union Square, NY and Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, we help ensure your gums heal well with expert post-op guidance.
