When you begin to experience receding gums, it’s much more than a simple cosmetic issue that affects your smile. Receding gums can expose the roots of your teeth to bacteria, plaque, and debris. That is a problem because roots don’t have a protective enamel coating and your roots become at risk of developing damage and decay. Also, receding gums can cause painful tooth sensitivity. One solution to receding gums is having the Pinhole dental technique treatment.
The leading cause of receding gums is periodontitis (gum disease). When you have gum disease, bacteria and the toxic by-products they leave behind eat away at the gum tissues, causing them to recede. However, other issues and risk factors can cause gum recession.
Fortunately, the Pinhole surgical technique can help.
A revolutionary method for restoring gums after a patient experiences gum recession, the Pinhole gum rejuvenation treatment is less invasive than other dental procedures. Traditional methods include removing a portion of healthy tissue from another mouth area and grafting it to the affected area. The Pinhole technique is different.
To perform the Pinhole surgery for receding gums, specialists in the technique create a pinhole-sized opening in the affected area where gum recession is a problem. The doctor then uses special dental instruments to reposition the gum tissue over the recession area carefully. Then, they place collagen strips over the tissue that has been repositioned. The collagen tissue promotes re-attachment and healing.
With the Pinhole technique, you can experience less discomfort and no bleeding or swelling. Also, the procedure can be performed on multiple teeth during the same visit. Last, your smile shows immediate improvement.
Contact Dr. Claire Cho at Claire Cho DDS in Aliso Viejo, California, for more information about the Pinhole dental technique. Call (949) 541-2529 to book an appointment.
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