10 July 2018
Gum Disease and Gum Grafts
When gum disease is left untreated, gums can wear away exposing the roots of your teeth. Gum grafting is a procedure which replaces gum tissue to protect the teeth.
Key points:
– The type of gum graft depends on the severity of gum damage.
– Recovery takes around 2 weeks.
– Smoking can interfere with the healing process.
Gum disease is preventable. Brush teeth twice a day and see a dentist if you spot puffy, bleeding gums.
“Because gum recession tends to happen slowly, many people do not realize it is happening to them.”
Read more here:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322115.php