Advanced Dentistry
Restoring healthy gum tissue to protect exposed tooth roots, reduce sensitivity, and improve the appearance of your smile.
Soft Tissue Restoration
Gum recession exposes the roots of your teeth, increasing sensitivity to temperature and touch, raising the risk of decay at the root surface, and changing the appearance of your smile. Gum grafting is a surgical procedure that restores lost gum tissue by placing donor tissue over the exposed area. The graft integrates with your existing tissue, creating a thicker, more resilient band of gum that protects the tooth root.
At Capital Dental Design, Dr. Forbes performs gum grafting with precision and care, using techniques that minimize discomfort and promote rapid healing. Each procedure is tailored to the extent of recession and the specific needs of the patient.
Gum tissue does more than hold your teeth in place. It protects the roots, supports the bone, and defines the aesthetic line of your smile. When it recedes, all of these functions are compromised.
Why Gum Grafting
While gum recession can make teeth appear long and uneven, the health implications are equally significant. Exposed roots are vulnerable to decay, sensitive to hot and cold, and susceptible to further tissue loss. Left untreated, severe recession can lead to tooth mobility and eventual tooth loss. Gum grafting addresses both the functional and aesthetic consequences of recession in a single surgical procedure.
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The Process
Every step is intentional. Nothing is rushed, nothing is improvised, and nothing moves forward without your approval.
Dr. Forbes examines the extent of gum recession, evaluates the health of the surrounding tissue, and determines the best grafting approach for your situation.
Donor tissue is obtained from the roof of your mouth or from a tissue bank. The grafting material is prepared and shaped to fit the treatment site precisely.
The graft tissue is placed over the exposed root area and secured with fine sutures. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, and sedation is available for added comfort.
Over the following weeks, the graft integrates with your existing tissue. Follow-up appointments monitor healing and ensure the graft has taken properly.
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Why Choose This Treatment
Gum grafting covers exposed tooth roots, reducing the risk of root decay and protecting sensitive areas from temperature and touch.
Once the graft heals, patients typically experience significant relief from the sensitivity associated with exposed roots.
Grafting restores a more even, natural gum line, eliminating the elongated or uneven tooth appearance caused by recession.
The grafted tissue reinforces the gum line and helps prevent additional recession in the treated area.
By restoring the protective gum tissue barrier, grafting helps maintain tooth stability and overall oral health.
Most gum grafting cases are completed in a single appointment with predictable healing and minimal downtime.
Your Dentist
The only provider in Richmond certified in Digital Smile Design. Advanced training in cosmetic and implant dentistry. Every case receives his personal attention from consultation through final treatment. One doctor. One standard.
Meet Dr. Forbes
Address
6946 Forest Ave, Suite 205
Richmond, VA 23230
Phone
804.320.8894Hours
Monday – Thursday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
