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Tips to Care For Your Mouth After Gum Graft Surgery
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Tips to Care For Your Mouth After Gum Graft Surgery

Roy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:11:08-07:00

Have you noticed notches or lines along the bottom of your teeth? Do your teeth appear longer than usual? When gums recede, more of the tooth (including the roots) becomes visibly exposed and becomes more susceptible to sensitivity and decay. At Metropolitan Dental Care, our team of Denver dentists may recommend gum graft surgery to repair advanced cases of receding gums. During surgery, the dentist: Prepares the mouth by cleaning the teeth and applying anesthesia. Harvests gum graft tissue from another part of the mouth. Gently modifies and attaches the gum graft to the desired area After gum graft surgery, follow [...]

Tips to Care For Your Mouth After Gum Graft SurgeryRoy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:11:08-07:00

Symptoms and Treatments for Every Stage of Gum Disease
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Symptoms and Treatments for Every Stage of Gum Disease

Roy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:11:09-07:00

Gum disease (also known as periodontal disease) affects millions of Americans every year. Almost every experience is different, yet the same stages and symptoms apply. It is so important that the patient receives immediate treatment for gum disease because it can cause severe damage to their oral and overall health. Thankfully, dentists offer effective treatments for every stage. To learn more about the symptoms and treatments for gum disease, continue reading this blog. Gingivitis The first and most well-known stage of gum disease is called gingivitis. There are so many reasons a person develops gum disease, including poor oral hygiene, hormonal [...]

Symptoms and Treatments for Every Stage of Gum DiseaseRoy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:11:09-07:00

What Are the Symptoms of Gum Disease?
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What Are the Symptoms of Gum Disease?

Roy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:11:10-07:00

If you have noticed that your gums look and feel differently, bleed easily, or are painful, you might have gum disease. This harmful condition can lead to other oral health issues, such as mobility and tooth loss. Our Denver team explores signs and symptoms of gum disease so you can seek treatment when you need it. What is Gum Disease? Gum disease – also known as periodontal disease – leads to inflammation of the gums that are caused by several factors, including bacterial infections. If left untreated, infection can spread to other teeth, causing mobility or tooth loss. Bacteria present in [...]

What Are the Symptoms of Gum Disease?Roy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:11:10-07:00

Best Foods to Eat After Gum Graft Surgery
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Best Foods to Eat After Gum Graft Surgery

Roy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:11:11-07:00

Periodontal disease, genetics, aggressive tooth brushing, poor oral hygiene, hormonal changes, tobacco use, bruxism, and malocclusion are all causes of receding gums. Receding gums should be treated as soon as possible to avoid further damage to the tooth and surrounding bone structures that can result in tooth loss. In many cases, gum graft surgery is the best solution to this problem. There are three different types of gum graft surgery, but they each consist of the same steps. Before starting the procedure, the dentist will apply a local anesthetic to numb the area around the exposed tooth or teeth. The dentist [...]

Best Foods to Eat After Gum Graft SurgeryRoy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:11:11-07:00

How to Prepare for Gum Graft Surgery and a Prompt, Successful Recovery
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How to Prepare for Gum Graft Surgery and a Prompt, Successful Recovery

Roy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:11:11-07:00

If you’re preparing for a gum graft procedure, you might assume that the outpatient surgery will be the most challenging part. Actually, recovery following the procedure can be a challenge if you don’t incorporate post-op recommendations into your routine. Many patients have had trouble when attempting to eat, and it can be more difficult than you anticipate. The dentists at Metropolitan Dental Care want to provide you with some helpful suggestions on how to enjoy your meals post-surgery. These Q&As will help you prepare for a successful recovery. Is pain normal after a gum graft surgery? While a gum graft procedure [...]

How to Prepare for Gum Graft Surgery and a Prompt, Successful RecoveryRoy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:11:11-07:00

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