Gum recession exposes root surfaces that weren’t designed to be exposed — leading to sensitivity, increased decay risk, and a smile that looks older than it should. Gum grafting replaces lost tissue, covers exposed roots, and stops recession from progressing further.
Root surfaces lack protective outer enamel — exposed roots are highly sensitive to thermal temperature changes, touch forces, and acidic foods. Grafting safely covers the root and eliminates or significantly reduces painful root sensitivity lines.
Soft root surfaces are far more vulnerable to rapid decay tracks than enamel-covered tooth crowns. Exposed roots accumulate sticky bacterial plaque fields more easily, causing cavities to progress directly toward the nerve.
Without timely intervention, gum recession rarely stops on its own. Continued tissue recession leads to deeper root exposure, heightened nerve sensitivity, weakened bone support, and eventual tooth loss in severe cases.
Recession naturally makes teeth look abnormally long, uneven, and aged. The historical "long in the tooth" presentation is completely preventable — and highly reversible — with precision microsurgical grafting.
The global clinical gold standard for predictable root coverage. Tissue is harvested gently from beneath the surface layer of your palate through a microscopic incision, then placed directly at the recession site. Yields the best aesthetic color match.
Tissue is taken from the top surface layer of the palate and grafted directly to the recession zone. Used primarily to thicken thinned out, vulnerable gum zones and increase the band of attached tissue rather than covering wide root surfaces.
Healthy gum tissue immediately adjacent to the recession site is partially detached, rotated across, and secured directly over the exposed root surface. Because it utilizes local tissue, a palatal donor site is entirely avoided.
Which graft is right for you? The appropriate technique depends heavily on your recession location, local tissue thickness, and overall smile goals. We outline our exact recommendations at your consultation.
Recession severity, tissue thickness, and root exposure are analyzed. The ideal graft material medium is pre-selected, and donor sites are verified for suitability.
Local anesthesia administered safely at both the recipient site and palatal donor site. Both areas are thoroughly numbed before any tissue treatment begins.
Donor tissue is harvested and carefully secured over the exposed roots using human hair-thin micro-sutures. Positioned to maximize blood supply and blend naturally.
The graft integrates fully over 2–4 weeks. Sutures are removed at 1–2 weeks. Final root coverage assessment is documented at your 3-month checkpoint. Palates heal within 2–3 weeks.
We perform standard soft-tissue grafting entirely in-office — no third-party periodontist referral or unfamiliar clinic visits needed. Your trusted care team manages every phase.
We leverage magnification loops, human hair-thin sutures, and delicate instruments to minimize tissue trauma, drastically reduce donor site discomfort, and maximize graft survival rates.
A beautifully executed connective tissue graft integrates flawlessly with surrounding fields — restoring your thick gum band as if recession never occurred.
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Treating underlying subgingival infections and plaque biofilms before or alongside grafting is essential — grafts placed on actively infected roots will fail.
