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Philadelphia Office: Philadelphia PA Periodontics Office Phone Number215-985-4337 | 1520 Locust Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia , PA 19102 |
Philadelphia Office: Philadelphia PA Periodontics Office Phone Number215-985-4337| 1520 Locust Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia , PA 19102 |
Gum Grafting in Newtown Square, PA
When gum tissue pulls away from your teeth, the exposed roots become vulnerable to decay, sensitivity, and progressive damage. You might notice discomfort when eating cold foods, longer-looking teeth, or visible root surfaces near the gumline. Without treatment, recession continues to advance, weakening the foundation that supports your teeth and potentially leading to tooth loss.
Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants serves patients throughout Newtown Square with comprehensive periodontal therapy to rebuild lost gum tissue and restore protection to exposed tooth roots. Dr. Jay Laudenbach, and Dr. Ishita Bhavsar bring over 30 years of established practice experience, board-certified periodontal training, and advanced surgical techniques to every case, creating outcomes that safeguard dental health while achieving aesthetic harmony with your natural smile.
Why Gums Recede
The tissue surrounding your teeth can deteriorate through several pathways. Brushing too forcefully with stiff-bristled brushes damages the delicate gum margin over time, particularly when you scrub horizontally rather than using gentle circular motions. Bacterial infection from periodontal disease breaks down the attachment between gums and teeth, causing tissue to migrate away from tooth surfaces as inflammation progresses.
Some people inherit naturally thin gum tissue prone to recession regardless of oral hygiene habits. Tobacco products restrict blood flow and impair healing, accelerating tissue loss. Grinding or clenching creates excessive forces that can push tissue away from teeth. Crooked teeth positioned outside the normal bone housing lack adequate support for overlying gums. All these factors can work independently or combine to create the recession patterns we see in clinical practice.
Surgical Tissue Restoration
Gum grafting rebuilds the protective tissue barrier through surgical placement of healthy gum tissue over exposed roots. The connective tissue graft technique delivers the most reliable results for root coverage. We harvest a thin layer of tissue from beneath the palate surface, then carefully position it over recession sites to create stable, long-lasting coverage for one tooth or several adjacent areas.
The free gingival graft removes tissue from the palate roof itself rather than the subsurface layer. This approach works well when the main objective is thickening existing tissue rather than covering exposed roots. Patients requiring treatment across multiple zones or those preferring to avoid palate harvesting can benefit from processed donor tissue matrices. We incorporate Fotona laser technology to refine surgical precision and accelerate tissue healing in appropriate cases.
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What Happens During Treatment
Treatment starts with your $199 comprehensive consultation, which includes detailed periodontal measurements at 47 sites around your teeth to map exactly where attachment loss has occurred. We capture digital radiographs to examine bone levels supporting your teeth and carefully evaluate the quality and thickness of your existing tissue. Together, we explore what triggered your recession, discuss your aesthetic and functional goals, and design a surgical plan customized to your unique anatomy.
The grafting procedure takes between one and two hours, depending on how many sites need treatment. Local anesthesia keeps you comfortable throughout. For connective tissue grafts, we create a small access flap on your palate to reach the tissue layer beneath the surface. After harvesting the needed tissue, we place it precisely over the recession areas and secure everything with specialized sutures designed to support healing.
The first three weeks after surgery are crucial for graft integration with your existing tissue. You can typically resume regular daily routines within a day or two, though you’ll need to protect the surgical sites from direct contact during eating and brushing. Complete healing unfolds over the following month or two as blood vessels grow into the grafted tissue, establishing a permanent blood supply and fusing it to surrounding structures.
Clinical Training and Materials
Dr. Laudenbach holds board certification from the American Board of Periodontology, the most advanced credential a periodontist can achieve. Earning this distinction requires completing intensive examinations, maintaining extensive continuing education, and demonstrating mastery of complex surgical procedures. Dr. Bhavsar is board-eligible through the ABP after completing a comprehensive three-year periodontal residency program focused on surgical techniques and tissue regeneration. Both doctors have completed advanced training in laser-assisted periodontal therapy using the Fotona TwinLight system.
We maintain exacting standards for every material used in treatment. When gum grafting connects to dental implant therapy, we exclusively place Straumann implant systems, recognized globally for their proven track record and superior surface technology. This commitment to premium components ensures predictable healing and decades of reliable function.
Our treatment philosophy looks beyond simply covering exposed roots. We investigate why recession developed in the first place, examining tooth alignment, bite relationships, brushing technique, grinding habits, and overall periodontal health. By addressing root causes alongside tissue restoration, we help protect your investment and reduce the likelihood of future recession developing elsewhere in your mouth.
Schedule Your Evaluation With Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants
Early intervention for gum recession typically means simpler procedures and better cosmetic results compared to waiting until tissue loss becomes severe. The clinical team at Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants combines nearly five decades of practice experience with board-certified credentials, refined surgical skill, and technology focused on optimal outcomes and patient comfort throughout treatment.
If you live in Newtown Square and have noticed gum recession, root sensitivity, or concerns about how exposed tooth roots affect your smile, contact our practice to arrange your comprehensive periodontal evaluation. During this appointment, we’ll examine your recession patterns, explain your treatment options, and develop a strategy addressing both your immediate concerns and long-term periodontal health.
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1520 Locust Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-985-4337
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