Gum Grafting Manhattan | Rebuild Receding Gums Before They Get Worse

Receding gums expose your roots and accelerate bone loss. Grafting stops the damage and restores your gumline.

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What is a Gum Grafting ?

Gum grafting is a surgical procedure that transfers healthy tissue to areas where the gums have receded, covering exposed tooth roots and rebuilding the protective seal around the teeth. It stops further recession and protects the underlying bone from continued deterioration.

Recession is common and often gradual — many patients do not notice it until roots are visibly exposed or sensitivity develops. Left untreated, receding gums increase the risk of root decay, bone loss, and eventually tooth loss. Grafting is one of the most predictable and well-documented procedures in periodontics.

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Gum grafting may be the right solution if any of the following apply to you:

  • Your teeth look longer than they used to

  • You experience sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods at the gumline

  • You can see the root surface of one or more teeth

  • You have been told your gums are receding and you need to address it

  • Gum disease or aggressive brushing has caused significant tissue loss

what to expect during gum grafting treatment

step by step Procedure

Evaluation and Graft Planning

Dr. Rani assesses the extent of recession, identifies the cause, and determines the most appropriate graft type for your case. The three main options are connective tissue grafts, free gingival grafts, and pedicle grafts depending on your anatomy and goals.

Tissue Harvesting

For connective tissue and free gingival grafts, a small amount of tissue is taken from the palate. This donor site heals quickly and completely. Pedicle grafts use tissue from healthy gum adjacent to the recession site.

Graft Placement and Suturing

The graft tissue is carefully positioned over the exposed root surface and secured with sutures. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and most patients report feeling pressure but no significant pain during the surgery.

Healing and Recovery

Initial healing takes 1 to 2 weeks. Most patients return to normal activities within a few days on a soft food diet. Full tissue integration takes several weeks to months and the final gumline position is permanent.

Benefits

BENEFITS of a gum graft

Covers Exposed Roots

Grafting covers vulnerable root surfaces, reducing sensitivity and protecting against root decay that is significantly more difficult to treat than crown decay.

Stops Further Recession

Grafting reinforces the gumline with additional tissue thickness, making it more resistant to further recession from brushing, disease, or other causes.

Protects the Underlying Bone

Without gum tissue to protect it, the bone surrounding the tooth root is exposed to bacterial damage. Grafting restores that protective barrier.

Permanent Results

Once the graft integrates and heals, the result is permanent. The restored gumline does not revert and provides lasting protection with proper home care.

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Gum Grafting FAQs

Is gum grafting painful?

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia so you should not feel pain during surgery. Mild soreness at the graft site and donor site is expected for several days after. Most patients manage comfortably with over-the-counter pain medication.

How long does it take to recover from gum grafting?

Most patients feel comfortable returning to work and light activity within 2 to 3 days. Soft foods are recommended for 1 to 2 weeks. Full integration of the graft tissue takes several weeks to months depending on the case.

Will the graft tissue match my existing gums?

Connective tissue grafts, the most common type, are taken from beneath the surface of the palate and provide excellent color and texture matching with the surrounding gum tissue. Most patients are satisfied with how natural the result looks.

Can recession come back after a graft?

If the underlying cause of recession is addressed, the graft result is stable and long term. If aggressive brushing, gum disease, or other causes continue unchecked, further recession is possible. Dr. Rani addresses the cause as part of every treatment plan.

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Explore Related Treatments

Every procedure is available in-house and planned as part of one cohesive treatment strategy, with no outside referrals.

Gum Disease Treatment

Active gum disease must be treated and stabilized before grafting is performed.

Periodontal Maintenance

After grafting, consistent maintenance visits protect the result and monitor for any new recession before it progresses.

Gum Contouring

For patients whose recession is primarily cosmetic rather than disease-driven, gum contouring under our cosmetic dentistry services may be a simpler alternative worth discussing.

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