Gum Recession Treatment

When gum disease or other factors have caused gums to recede and expose too much of a tooth, oral surgery is sometimes required to repair the damage. Periodontists (dentists who specialize in identifying and treating gum issues) can graft new tissue in place by taking tissue from the roof of your mouth or a nearby gum (if enough tissue is available) and surgically attaching the new tissue to your receded gum tissue.