Does it matter if a regular dentist or a periodontist performs a gum graft?

Removing excess gum tissue will improve your smile and facial appearance. I would recommend an examination with a dentist who has experience in this field to evaluate your gums and bone level to offer recommendations.

There is a limit to how much gum tissue can be removed with the laser. If there is too much bone close to the roots of the teeth then the gum tissue will eventually grow back. A comprehensive periodontal examination needs to be performed first to determine if there is excess bone. Most of the...

I have experienced great success with grafting the tongue side gingiva with connective tissue obtained from the roof of your mouth. Although I rarely use this donor site, I have found it to be most predictable for the lingual aspect of the lower anterior gingiva.