Gingivitis, the earliest form of gum disease, can often be reversed by improving your at-home dental hygiene routine or scheduling more consistent checkups with your oral healthcare provider. However, it’s notoriously hard to catch in the beginning stages, so it frequently progresses to more advanced periodontal problems.

As your condition worsens, your connective tissues eventually retract from your enamel to try to escape the infection. They don’t grow back independently, but your periodontist can provide a gum graft to preserve your oral health. Continue reading to learn more about 3 procedures they might suggest to improve your condition!

Gaps in your grin can detract from your daily quality of life because tasks you once considered second nature, like eating, speaking, and smiling, suddenly become much more challenging. That means not only might you develop anxiety over fear of judgment for the changes to your appearance, but the changes in your abilities can also contribute to reduced self-esteem.

Fortunately, your periodontist can rebuild your smile with dental implants, often considered the ideal way to replace missing teeth. However, many patients don’t realize they might need a jawbone graft before proceeding with this treatment. Keep reading to learn more about it!