Gum Grafting

Periodontal disease can cause receding gums. When this occurs, our periodontist in Ogden uses gum grafting procedures to replace your soft tissues and begin regenerating healthy gums. For more information about gum grafting in Ogden, Utah, and to schedule your appointment with Dr. Aaron T. Ward, contact our office at 801-394-6651.

A soft tissue graft, also called a gum graft, is a graft of gingival tissue. A gum graft may be needed to correct gingival recession or to improve the appearance of an uneven gum line.

During the procedure of gum grafting, our Ogden periodontist stitches grafting tissue onto the area of the gums that needs additional tissue. Based on your particular needs and desires, the tissue graft may be taken from another area of your mouth or from a tissue bank. When using your own tissues, the graft may be taken from the roof of the mouth or from the surrounding gums. Our periodontist will help you determine which type of gum graft is best suited to your individual needs. In some cases, we may also use tissue-stimulating proteins to encourage your body’s natural growth abilities and promote faster healing.

Our periodontist may recommend a soft tissue graft if you have experienced gingival recession. The gum tissues may recede if your smile is affected by periodontal disease; overaggressive brushing may also cause gum recession. When not treated with a gingival graft, gum recession may eventually lead to tooth loss due to lack of support from the gum tissues. A gum graft can also improve the appearance of your smile. To learn more about how soft tissue grafting and receding gum tissue surgery in our Ogden clinic can improve the health and beauty of your smile, we welcome you to contact our office today.