Have you glanced in the mirror recently and wondered what happened to the youthful, beautiful smile that you used to have? Perhaps you notice that the spaces between your teeth look wider or deeper, or that your teeth look longer and narrower. You may have also noticed that your teeth are feeling more sensitive recently or that your gums are bleeding when you brush or floss. All of these things are symptoms of periodontal disease and receding gums. Just like any other dental problem, it is important that you get these conditions addressed as soon as possible in order to protect your oral health and the health of the rest of your body.
Receding gums can be quite minor, but the condition can also become quite serious and result in the exposure of the roots of your teeth, causing pain and allowing the bones of your gums to wear away, leading to the loosening or even loss of your teeth. One way that this can be addressed is through procedures known as gum grafts. Diamond Bar periodontal specialists will recommend such a procedure in order to protect the roots of your teeth and encourage stronger oral health.
When it comes to gum grafts, Diamond Bar residents know that it is important to seek such a treatment from a highly skilled specialist. This is because this category of procedures can be rather complicated and could easily result in serious side effects including infection and rejection. Using the services of a skilled gum grafts, Diamond Bar residents can avoid these difficult and painful side effects and feel confident that their teeth and gums will be well-protected. This can also help to avoid uncomfortable and even dangerous repeat procedures.
Depending on your particular situation, the gum graft itself will be taken from healthy tissue on the gums or palate or from donor human tissue that has been specially processed to integrate with the gums. Over time the donor site and the area that has been grafted will heal and function exactly as before. It is important to get receding gums and periodontal disease taken care of promptly in order to prevent serious medical consequences and help to get on a path to better oral health.
For Diamond Bar residents dealing with periodontal disease, receding gums or other serious periodontal issues, a caring and skilled periodontist is an essential element of protecting their oral and overall health. Dr. Mardirossian has dedicated his career to addressing these needs in the most effective yet caring way possible.
