{"id":32,"date":"2022-01-12T02:07:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T02:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saltlakecityperio.com\/blog\/?p=32"},"modified":"2022-02-28T02:07:31","modified_gmt":"2022-02-28T02:07:31","slug":"gum-graft-gum-disease-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saltlakecityperio.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/12\/gum-graft-gum-disease-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Need Gum Grafting? Don\u2019t Worry About Any Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PatientGum disease can wreak havoc on your oral health without the right treatment. Although it is preventable, the infection is the leading cause of tooth loss. You don\u2019t have to lose teeth from the infection. Your periodontist can save your smile and reverse the damage with gum disease therapy. Besides a deep cleaning and antibiotic therapy, your periodontist may also recommend gum grafting. Don\u2019t worry about a painful procedure. Here\u2019s what you can expect during the road ahead.<\/p>\n

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

A gum graft is a minor surgical procedure used to cover exposed tooth roots, which is a common complication of advanced periodontitis. This protects their surfaces from decay and seals out bacteria while creating a more aesthetically pleasing gum line. Your periodontist can take tissue from a donor or another area of your body to cover the tooth roots. Although it involves minor oral surgery, your periodontist will strive to keep it as pain-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After examining your mouth and learning more about your concerns, they\u2019ll recommend a specific grafting procedure to rehabilitate your smile, which can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n