Gum Grafting

Premier Philadelphia Dental Care for Your Gum Grafting Needs

The Pennsylvania Center for Dental Implants and Periodontics, founded by Dr. Robert Levine, specializes in gum grafts, a periodontal procedure that is available to stop further dental problems and gum recession, as well as improve the esthetics of your gum line. Perhaps a patient wishes to enhance their smile by covering one or more of these roots that make their teeth appear as if they are too long. Whether or not appearance is a concern, exposed roots are often painful when exposed to hot or cold foods and liquids. A patient's gums may have receded for a variety of reasons, including aggressive tooth brushing or periodontal disease. Prior to treatment, Dr. Levine and the professional staff at The Pennsylvania Center for Dental Implants and Periodontics in Philadelphia can help you identify the factors contributing to the problem. Once the contributing factors of gum grafts are controlled, a soft tissue gum grafting procedure will repair the defect and aid in preventing additional recession and bone loss.

The offices at The Pennsylvania Center for Dental Implants and Periodontics in Philadelphia make resolving your gum graft problems easy by providing you with a fast and affordable solutions to periodontal disease. Gum grafts, or gingival grafts, are designed to take care of your dental needs by removing a thin piece of tissue from the roof of the mouth or gently moving tissue over from adjacent areas, providing a stable band of attached gingiva around the tooth. The gum grafting procedure, provided by Dr. Levine in his Philadelphia location, is highly predictable and results in a stable, healthy band of attached tissue around the tooth.

Gum grafts, can reduce further recession and bone loss, and in some cases may cover exposed roots to protect them from decay. This procedure may reduce tooth sensitivity and improve the esthetics of your smile. Whether patients decide to have soft tissue gum grafts to improve esthetics or function, they often receive the benefits of both an improved periodontal health and a beautiful new smile. Let Dr. Robert Levine and the staff at The Pennsylvania Center for Dental Implants and Periodontics in Philadelphia, PA show you how easy it can be to smile again with comfort and confidence. Contact them Dr. Levine today for a gum grafting consultation.