A Step Toward Healthier Gums

Soft tissue grafting treats gum problems like receding gums. Receding gums can happen due to gum disease or brushing too hard. This exposes the roots of your teeth, causing sensitivity and increasing the risk of cavities or tooth loss. Dental grafting restores and strengthens your gums to keep your smile healthy. At Dos Caminos Dental, we perform dental soft tissue grafts to restore your gum health and improve your smile, making it healthier and more attractive.

What Is Soft Tissue Graft?

Soft tissue grafting is a dental procedure that treats receding gums by adding healthy tissue to areas where the gums have worn away. It involves taking healthy tissue from another part of your mouth or using donor tissue to cover exposed tooth roots, preventing sensitivity, cavities, and tooth loss. Moreover, it helps prevent bone loss caused by periodontal disease.

Soft Tissue Grafting Surgeries

What Happens During a Soft Tissue Graft Surgery

There are three main types of gum grafting procedures, each designed to address different gum concerns:

  • Free Gingival Graft – The procedure involves making a cut in the roof of your mouth to lift a flap, from which the subepithelial connective tissue is removed. Then it is stitched to the surrounding gum tissue to cover the exposed root.
  • Connective Tissue Graft – This soft tissue graft procedure uses tissue from beneath the surface of the roof of your mouth and grafts it onto the receded gum area.
  • Pedicle Graft – This procedure involves using tissue from the gums near the affected area and moving it to cover the exposed tooth roots.

How Long Does Soft Tissue Graft Recovery Take?

Soft tissue gum graft recovery takes 1-2 weeks. Follow these aftercare steps to promote better healing.

  • Avoid hard, spicy, or crunchy foods for a few days.
  • Brush gently around the graft site to prevent irritation.
  • Use an antimicrobial mouthwash to promote healing.
  • Expect some swelling or discomfort, which you can manage with prescribed pain relief.
  • Take follow-up visits to monitor healing progress.
  • Keep the graft site clean and protected for optimal results.

Soft Tissue Grafts made simple at Dos Caminos Dental in Camarillo, CA. Reach out or visit us for expert care.