
Healthy gum tissue protects your teeth from periodontal disease and sensitivity while also giving you a great smile. When your gums recede the teeth are more exposed to infection which could lead to increased risk of tooth loss in the future. This is an area where advances in dental technology allow us to use a collagen membrane which is used to create a regenerative tissue matrix. The goal is to increase coverage of the tooth root and tissue thickness. This approach avoids the necessity of using tissue from the roof of the patient’s mouth, which can be a more complex and painful process. Your Palo Alto dentists have performed hundreds of these procedures and are able to perform the procedure in one visit.
For further information please contact your Palo Alto Dentist Dr. Hansen Today at 650.326.3290.