Pinhole Surgery for Gum Recession
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 46% of the adult population has some gum disease. In a majority of these cases, approximately 9 percent will require surgery for gum recession. If you’re already a patient of Dr. Ramsin Davoud, you should talk to him about Pinhole Surgery for Gum Recession in his Turlock, CA office.
Gum recession can happen to anyone. The leading causes of gum recession include the following.
- Gingivitis
- Early periodontitis
- Moderate periodontitis
- Advanced periodontitis
- Teeth grinding & clenching
- Smoking
- Genetics
- Aging
- Certain medical conditions
After Dr. Ramsin Davoud has examined your gums and the two of you decide the Pinhole Surgery for Gum Recession is the right decision, a date for your Pinhole Surgery at Ramsin K. Davoud DDS will be set up.
What is the Pinhole Surgery?
The affected gum area and teeth are cleaned, and a local anesthetic is given into the gums to numb the area. The gum tissue is then gently loosened and repositioned over the receding gum by making a tiny pinhole in the gum. There is no incision made and no sutures making the pinhole surgery minimally invasive and nearly pain free.
Surgical After Care
It will take around six weeks for your gums to heal and be back to normal. Brushing your teeth will not be possible during this time. Your dentist will prescribe a mouthwash to use in place of brushing. You may need to eat soft foods for a few weeks allowing the area to heal optimally. You will make a few follow-up trips to Dr. Ramsin Davoud’s office to ensure everything is healing correctly.
RKD patients call us at (209) 690-8051 or
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Benefits of Pinhole Surgery
Pinhole surgery for receding gums is minimally invasive so you can return to your everyday life within a few days. You will experience very minimal discomfort after the surgery, and restores your smile and confidence.
To make an appointment with Ramsin K. Davoud, DDS, of Turlock, CA. Call (209) 666-8867. Dr. Ramsin Davoud offers Pinhole gum surgery to residents in Turlock, CA.
