If your gums are beginning to recede, revealing more of your teeth or even the sensitive roots, you’re not alone. The good news is that there’s a safe and effective solution. Soft tissue grafts can help restore your gumline, protect your teeth, and bring back the confidence in your smile.
At Brightly Dental in Bogalusa, LA, Dr. Keith Luminais and his dedicated team are here to guide you through every step of this restorative treatment, making sure your experience is both comfortable and compassionate.
Gum recession doesn’t just change your smile. It can significantly impact your oral health. This condition often happens gradually, making it easy to miss until sensitivity or other concerns arise. Common causes of receding gums include:
When the gum tissue wears away, it exposes the delicate tooth root, increasing your risk for cavities, infection, and even tooth loss. That’s why addressing receding gums early, with treatments like soft tissue grafts, is so important for maintaining both the health and appearance of your smile.
A soft tissue graft is a highly effective procedure designed to restore and reinforce the gumline. Using tissue, often from the roof of your mouth or a donor source, Dr. Luminais gently places the graft over the exposed root area.
This not only protects the tooth but also encourages gum tissue to regenerate. There are several types of soft tissue grafts, each tailored to your unique needs:
Thanks to our expertise in sedation dentistry, even the most nervous patients can feel relaxed and at ease throughout the procedure. At Brightly Dental, we believe that no one should have to choose between peace of mind and good oral health.
This treatment does much more than enhance aesthetics. It protects your health long-term. Patients who complete a gum graft procedure often enjoy:
Dr. Luminais utilizes advanced tools like CBCT imaging to ensure precision in diagnosis and execution. This cutting-edge technology allows us to plan your treatment with accuracy, resulting in more predictable outcomes and quicker recovery times.
At Brightly Dental, we prioritize your comfort every step of the way. During your consultation, Dr. Luminais will assess your oral health, explain your options, and answer any questions. Depending on the approach chosen, the entire procedure typically takes about an hour per grafted site. After your soft tissue graft:
Within a few weeks, you’ll begin to see and feel the benefits of your restored gumline. As with all procedures at Brightly Dental, personalized aftercare and follow-ups are part of our commitment to your smile’s lasting success.
If your gums are receding or you’re noticing sensitivity near the roots of your teeth, it’s time to consider soft tissue grafting. Dr. Keith Luminais and the team at Brightly Dental in Bogalusa are ready to help you take the next step toward a healthier, more confident smile.
Call us at (985) 735-7653 today to schedule your consultation or take advantage of our $99 new patient special, which includes an exam, X-rays, and treatment plan. We also always offer free second opinions for new patients!
If it’s your first time at our office, you can get to know the team here at Brightly Dental with our new patient special! It has everything you need to get your smile on the right track, including:
*New patients only. Charges may apply if treatment is required. Problem-focused exams, ADA codes D140, D220, D270.
