Skilled Gum Grafting in East Lansing
Whether your smile has been negatively affected by gum recession or you've experienced oral trauma, it can leave you questioning what treatment options are available to you. Gum grafting is an excellent way to repair gum tissue and prevent dental complications from developing.
At Hagan Rodriguez, we're proud to provide East Lansing gum grafting treatment for even the most complex cases and situations. You can rest assured that our team will work hard to make your experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Call us or visit our office in person to schedule your next appointment and take the first step toward improving your smile's health and appearance!
CALL US: (517)-336-9880 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
Do I Need Gum Grafting?
When you visit our practice for the first time, we'll begin by conducting an extensive oral exam. Using helpful technology like x-rays, our team will examine your teeth, gums, and jawbones. We'll also ask you various questions about your smile. Have you experienced increased tooth sensitivity to hot and cold? Have your gums been bleeding and showing signs of inflammation? Using the information you provide us and what we've gathered, our periodontist will determine if gum grafting is right for you.
Some of the most common reasons you may need gum grafting treatment include:
- Gum disease: Gum disease is an infection of the gums that damages the soft tissue surrounding your teeth. In its earliest stages, gum disease is reversible and easily treated. However, if gum disease is allowed to progress to its later stages, it can cause your gums to recede and your teeth to become less stable.
- Gum trauma: Your gums are sensitive and can easily be damaged by sharp or blunt objects. Everything from sports injuries to hard falls can damage your gums and expose your sensitive soft tissue. It's crucial that you receive gum grafting to help protect your smile and relieve pain.
- Receding gums: If you've had braces, your teeth are moved out of their natural position and into a new one. The strength used to straighten the teeth can cause stress on the surrounding bone and gum, contributing to severe gum recession.
Our Gum Grafting Process
When you meet with our team, we'll outline the entire gum grafting process so that you understand what to expect on the day of your appointment. We'll begin by giving you an anesthetic in the affected area to help prevent pain or discomfort. From there, our periodontist will make an incision in the flap of your gums while thoroughly cleaning the area. We'll then place the gum grafting material from another section of your smile over the affected area. Finally, our periodontist will close the areas with sutures. The entire process lasts just over an hour; however, the total time can depend on how many gum grafts you need.
Helping You Feel Comfortable During Your Appointment
We understand some patients may feel anxious about visiting the dentist for their procedure. That's why our practice is proud to offer extensive sedation options to help your appointment go as comfortably as possible. Before your procedure, we'll sit down with you to discuss our sedation options and which one fits your needs best. Our sedation offerings include:
Nitrous oxide sedation: Nitrous oxide is a popular and safe sedation option for gum grafting. This form of sedation starts by placing a special mask over your nose connected to a mixture of oxygen and a sedative agent. Breathing in the mixture helps numb your entire body and brings about a feeling of calmness and relaxation.
Oral conscious sedation: Oral conscious sedation is a type of sedation that's administered through pills. Depending on how many gum grafts you require, they can be provided in small or large dosages. Our team will have you take one pill the night before your procedure and another in the hours leading up to it. The pills release a safe and effective sedative into your body, helping you relax.
IV sedation: IV sedation is our office's highest level of sedation. IV sedation delivers a special medication directly into your bloodstream intravenously, which works faster than nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation. Our experienced and skilled dental team will oversee the administration of IV sedation by monitoring your vital signs and making any necessary adjustments.
Gum Grafts FAQs
If you have any questions about our gum grafting treatment, our team is here for you. We'll answer any questions and give you the information you need to make educated and confident decisions about your smile. Some of the most frequently asked questions about gum grafts include:
Our team is proud to offer crown lengthening in addition to gum grafting. Crown lengthening is a simple procedure that removes excess gum tissue and exposes more of your tooth's structure for a more appealing appearance.
In most cases, gum grafting is necessary to help prevent serious dental complications like tooth loss. The earlier gum grafting is done, the better chance you have of avoiding problems.
Typically, the recovery time for gum grafting is a couple of weeks. However, some patients recover faster than others. Our team will provide you with detailed instructions on how to care for your smile so that it heals properly.
East Lansing Gum Grafting for Your Smile
At Hagan Rodriguez, we're privileged to provide skilled gum grafting treatment. Whether you need crown lengthening or complex gum grafting, our team is here for you. We look forward to meeting you and helping your smile look and feel its best. Call us today to schedule your next appointment and get the East Lansing gum grafting you need!
CALL US: (517)-336-9880 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
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