Surgical procedures have come a long way over human history, and now can oversee everything from brain surgery to a heart transplant, not to mention allowing someone who never would be able to walk again to have the hope to do so within months.  In comparison to those applications, it would seem to be a cinch for a surgical procedure to treat such a comparatively simple problem as receding gums.  That is definitely true, and there are surgical procedures that can reverse the damage that leads to the condition, so that you can have a healthy set of gums.  Let’s look into what these surgical procedures are, as well as what other options are available.

First of all, let’s discuss why receding gums are such a problem.  While many would guess that the main problem with receding gums is the changes in appearance of your teeth, that is actually the least of problems caused by the condition.  For instance, your sensitivity to cold and other temperatures or tastes would be affected greatly, and you also would be at great risk for cavities close to where your gum line would normally be.  The exposed area will be vulnerable, and your teeth could end up shifting, as well.

So, what surgical procedures would be helpful in treating receding gums?  Well, all of the surgical procedures would basically endeavor to do the same thing: to cover the area that was previously covered by gums before the recession began.  You can do this in a number of ways.  Depending on the severity of your condition, you may be able to get a periodontal surgery that merely repositions gum tissue to cover the recessed area.

Alternatively, tissue from another area may have to be grafted to basically create increased coverage of the gums, so that your gums will once again cover the area that is needed.  This can happen in a couple of ways.  One would be to graft tissue from another area (almost always the roof of one’s mouth) to be used as gum tissue.  This is not as scary as it may sound, and only requires two to four weeks of recovery time.  Otherwise, tissue from another person can also be used, which is often donated.

Besides surgical procedures, preventative measures are a wonderful way to keep this problem from even occurring, especially if you do not already suffer from advanced gum recession.  By not chewing tobacco, brushing your teeth without doing so too hard, and forgoing piercings in your lip and tongue, you can avoid the kind of wearing on your gums that can lead to recession.

There you have it.  If you are bothered by gum recession, you do not have to worry for long, as there are surgical procedures out there that can treat your condition and return your gums to their original state.  This is good to know for those who didn’t realize previously how bad the problem had gotten, and now are worried about how to make their gums healthy again!

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