Our gum recession treatment at Twin Rivers Periodontics restores healthy gum coverage and reduces sensitivity with minimally invasive, specialist-led techniques for long-lasting protection and a more natural, confident smile.
Gum recession occurs when the gum tissue pulls away from your teeth, exposing the tooth roots. This can cause pain, tooth sensitivity and increase the risk of tooth loss. It can also affect the appearance of your smile.
Dr. Molina performs gum grafting to increase the gum tissue around your teeth, which eliminates sensitivity, helps prevent tooth loss and returns your smile to normal.
Dr. Molina is a periodontist, a specialist with three additional years of training in gum treatment. He keeps up-to-date with the latest in gum recession treatment, including minimally invasive options for maximum patient comfort.
He is conservative with his treatment plans and takes the least invasive approach whenever possible.
When your gums recede, your teeth can start to look longer and disproportionate, creating an aging effect.
Through gum grafting, Dr. Molina brings your gum line back to where it should be, making your whole smile look more balanced, natural and youthful.
The doctors use the latest techniques to achieve optimal gum coverage, long-lasting results and an aesthetic match of the patient’s gum tissue. Whenever he can, he uses minimally invasive procedures.
Your first step is a thorough examination and consultation with the doctor, who will recommend the best option for your situation.
For mild to moderate gum recession, the doctors can choose several minimally procedures, including:
Dr. Molina uses tunneling for patients with thin gums or more extensive recession. Also minimally invasive, this technique involves Dr. Molina numbing the area and making a small incision just above or below the receded gum. Through this tunnel, he inserts and positions a small piece of gum tissue to cover the exposed roots.
VISTA is a specialized tunneling technique especially effective for treating multiple adjacent teeth, particularly in the front of the mouth.
For certain gum recession treatments, Dr. Molina uses a surgical microscope to improve precision and protect delicate tissue, helping support comfortable healing and natural-looking results.
Gum recession can be caused by several factors, including:
Unfortunately, gums do not grow back naturally once they have receded. While you can stop gum recession from worsening with good oral care and professional treatment, lost gum tissue won’t regenerate on its own. However, Dr. Molina’s dental procedures—such as gum grafts—can help restore your gumline and protect your teeth.
Many don’t know they have it until gum recession is a problem. However, there may be signs that you have gum recession:
Visit Dr. Molina to find out if you have gum recession.
Dr. Molina chooses gum grafting options that reduce post-treatment soreness. He also uses Calaject—a computer-controlled injection system that delivers local anesthetic slowly and gently, making the numbing process extremely comfortable. Most patients feel little or no discomfort during gum grafting.
