Gum Disease Surgical and Non-surgical
You might not have known it, but you’ve been battling gum disease your whole life. Brushing, flossing, using that Water Pic® you got for Christmas; it’s all been an effort to keep your gums from going bad. If you’re reading this, then maybe you lost the battle. Your gums have receded, your mouth is in pain, and your teeth are in jeopardy. You need to get this fixed.
Gum recession occurs when the tooth’s surrounding gum tissue wears away or begins to pull back. Receding gums can cause small pockets between your teeth and the gums. This space invites bacteria to build up, and then the dominoes start to fall. The gums get worse, making the pain worse, damaging your tooth more, making the gums get worse, and on-and-on.
The good news is that you’re on our website, reading this page. Help is just a click away. The expert doctors at Dental Specialties Northwest utilize all of the latest technologies of non-surgical, and surgical repair if necessary. We offer tissue grafting to restore your gums. Thanks to our advanced sedation techniques, your experience will be safe and pain-free.
Why Do Gums Recede?
LANAP laser system
A tool we have in treating gum disease is the LANAP laser system. Read about it by clicking here.
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How it Works
Free Gingival Grafts
Free gingival grafts are used to increase gum tissue width protecting the underlying bone while preventing future tissue recession.
How it Works
Connective Tissue Grafting
This type of gum graft covers root surfaces and increases the gum tissue around your tooth or teeth. Connective tissue grafting also prevents further root decay in the same tooth while preventing additional gum recession.
How it Works
Pedicle Graft
With enough gum tissue, Dr. Sweeney and Dr. Spoor are able to perform a pedicle graft. This will be identified during your initial examination.
