{"id":199,"date":"2022-10-14T10:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T10:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=199"},"modified":"2022-11-08T15:33:49","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T15:33:49","slug":"is-it-painful-to-undergo-a-gum-graft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worcesterdentalimplants.com\/blog\/is-it-painful-to-undergo-a-gum-graft\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Painful to Undergo a Gum Graft?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you have receding gums because of your periodontal disease? Having teeth that appear longer than usual and living with increased sensitivity because of your exposed tooth structures can be embarrassing and painful. Fortunately, there is a solution that can minimize your symptoms and allow for a more beautiful smile \u2013 a gum graft<\/a>. But will this procedure hurt? How long will it take to recover? A periodontist explains what you can expect when preparing for this type of oral surgery and why there\u2019s no reason to worry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is a Gum Graft?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A gum graft is an oral procedure that is designed to help patients suffering from receding gums that commonly occur when an individual is dealing with periodontal disease, bruxism (teeth grinding), and bite misalignment. To cover exposed tooth structures and minimize the symptoms caused by receding gums, a gum graft can be performed by a trusted and skilled periodontist as part of a patient\u2019s gum disease therapy. By removing a small piece of tissue from another area of the mouth and surgically placing it over the exposed or recessed areas, it allows for a more aesthetically pleasing appearance and healthier smile.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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