Various soft tissue grafting techniques exist that can achieve the desired esthetic and functional result for your unique situation. Seeking the expertise of a trained and experienced specialist ensures that the doctor completing your care is well-versed in these techniques. Our periodontist at Southwest Endodontics & Periodontics, Inc. is uniquely trained in all available soft tissue techniques for gum recession, with the knowledge to determine which option is best for your situation. In all cases, our goal is to provide both personalized and minimally invasive treatment that restores health, function, and natural esthetics to your smile. The gum grafting process involves removing a portion of tissue from another area of the mouth (sometimes grafts from a tissue bank are used instead) and using it to cover the exposed tooth roots and thinning gums. Recovery after gum grafting is relatively fast, with minor discomfort controlled with over-the-counter medication. Once healed, this thickened and strong tissue provides excellent root coverage and greater resilience to recession. We’ll help you identify contributing factors for your receding gums, so you can help prevent any unnecessary tissue or bone loss in the future.