Gum Recession Treatment
Gum grafting in Sherman Oaks
Treatment for receding gums that covers exposed roots, reduces sensitivity and thickens thin gum tissue so it is more resistant to further recession.
What it treats
Gum recession exposes the root surface of a tooth. Roots are softer than enamel and more prone to sensitivity, decay and wear.
Recession can follow gum disease, aggressive brushing, grinding, thin tissue or orthodontic tooth movement. Grafting replaces lost tissue and, where the tooth allows, covers the exposed root.
Signs of gum recession
Periodontist & Dental Implantologist
Specialist Care
Restoring the gum line
Thin gum tissue tends to keep receding. Grafting adds thickness so the result holds over time.
Dr. Hanookai chooses the technique based on how much tissue is missing, how many teeth are involved and the appearance you want. Her specialty training at USC focused on the gums and bone that support the teeth.
Certification
Teaching
Experience
Treatment Options
Matched to the tissue
The technique depends on how much tissue is missing and how many teeth are affected.
Connective tissue graft
Tissue from the palate is placed under the gum to cover the root and add thickness.
Root coverage
Free gingival graft
Tissue is added to the surface of the gum to create a firmer band where it is thin.
Tissue thickening
Donor tissue graft
Processed donor tissue is used instead of tissue from the palate, so there is no second site.
No palate site
Pinhole technique
The existing gum is gently repositioned over the root through a small entry point, without a graft.
Minimally invasive
Treated by
What to Expect
From assessment to healing
Assessment
Recession is measured at each tooth and the cause is identified, so it can be addressed first.
Treatment plan
Dr. Hanookai recommends a technique and explains how much root coverage to expect.
Grafting
Treatment is done under local anesthetic, often for several teeth in one visit.
Healing and review
The tissue is checked as it heals, and the gum line is reviewed at follow-up visits.
For Referring Dentists
Refer patients with recession or thin tissue ahead of crowns, veneers or orthodontic treatment.
Results
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Localized recession, lower arch
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Root coverage
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Patient Reviews
From patients treated for
gum recession
Reviews from Google and Yelp, and videos from patients who had recession treated by Dr. Hanookai.
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Questions
Common questions
Have a question about receding gums? Call the office at (818) 788-8787.
The short answer
Gum grafting is treatment for receding gums that replaces lost tissue and, where the tooth allows, covers the exposed root. Exposed roots are softer than enamel and more prone to sensitivity, decay and wear, and recession can follow gum disease, aggressive brushing, grinding, thin tissue or orthodontic tooth movement. The technique depends on how much tissue is missing and how many teeth are affected, and the aim is gum tissue that is more resistant to further recession.