Gum Grafting - Annandale, VA

In an ideal, healthy environment, our gum tissues fully cover the root surfaces of each tooth, framing the natural crown. This design results in a scalloped appearance from one side of the mouth to the other. But when gum recession occurs, the gumlines pull away from the crown, leaving the root exposed. Thanks to gum grafting, we’re able to correct the effects of gum recession and re-cover delicate areas exposed to external environments they were not designed for. Depending on the location and extent of the gum recession, we can perform traditional soft tissue gum grafting or a more minimally invasive tunneling technique. The latter offers immediate results with little to no recovery time after the appointment. Gingival tunneling utilizes the natural gum tissues next to the tooth, gently pulling them taught over the root almost like a blanket, rather than grafting new gum tissues into place. Gum grafting is used to cover and protect surfaces of the teeth that have been exposed due to gum recession and/or periodontal disease.