Planning on Invisalign but I have receding gums. Do I need a gingival graft?

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I am 28 and was told I have receding gums. I’m getting Invisalign in January. Do I need a gum/gingival graft?

Jarrod Goldberg, DDS · Answer

Hi there,
I would recommend moving the teeth into the correct position first, then consider the gingival graft after the fact.  
Sometimes when we angulate the teeth better, the gum tissue can follow and actually look better.  Might save you the graft! 
Additionally, if you do the graft first, the periodontist will likely ask you not to use aligners because he/she won't want you to disrupt the graft site... so you'd be delaying your invisalign treatment further.  
Hope this helps!

Amir H. Motamed, DDS · Answer

Hi Sarah,
From the photo that you have provided, it does not look like you need any gum grafting.
Best Wishes,
Amir H. Motamed, D.D.S.

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