Gentle Gum Recession Treatment
As experienced periodontal experts in minimally invasive gum grafting techniques Drs. Ryan, Tyler, and Thomas Rubino use advanced procedures to achieve natural-looking and stable results. Our doctors have helped many patients restore their gums to optimum health, and are very patient and attentive in answering all your questions. We provide gentle, effective treatment and will take great care to keep you comfortable at all times.
Patient Comfort is Prioritized with Drs. Rubino
Your comfort during treatment is a top priority for our doctors and the staff. Before your treatment starts, we will take the time to thoroughly educate you about the procedures so you know what to expect and can feel at ease with your treatment.
Our injections are very gentle, and we take the time to administer them with great care and make them comfortable for you. For added comfort in the chair, we provide pillows, blankets, and wireless headphones so that you can listen to music during treatment if you wish.
What Causes Gum Recession?
Below are the most common causes of gum recession:
- Severe gum disease
- Overly aggressive brushing or flossing
- Inadequate earlier dental hygiene
- Use of tobacco products
- Teeth grinding or clenching
- Injury or trauma to the teeth
- Misaligned or crooked teeth
- Past orthodontic treatment
- Genetics (predisposing you to gum disease, or causing you to have naturally thin gums)
The Importance of Treating Receding Gums
Exposed tooth roots are much more sensitive to heat, cold, and sweets. The tooth roots themselves are softer than tooth enamel and are thus more prone to damage from bacteria, food acids, and aggressive brushing.
Teeth with exposed roots can eventually become so worn down that they loosen, fracture, or break. Thus, gum recession treatment is vital to the long-term preservation of your oral health.
Benefits of Treating Gum Recession
- Protection Against Tooth Decay: Restored gum coverage shields vulnerable root surfaces from decay and bacterial infection.
- Reduced Sensitivity: Treatment significantly decreases tooth sensitivity to hot, cold, and sweet stimuli.
- Enhanced Aesthetics: Correcting receding gums restores a natural, youthful smile line and improves overall appearance.
- Prevention of Further Damage: Early treatment stops progressive gum recession and prevents additional bone loss.
- Improved Oral Health: Healthy gum tissue provides better support for teeth and maintains proper oral bacterial balance.
- Increased Confidence: A restored gumline can significantly boost self-confidence in your smile and appearance.
- Long-term Tooth Preservation: Treating recession helps prevent future tooth loss and maintains oral function.
Gum Recession Treatment
Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique
The most recent innovation in correcting receding gums is the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique, a minimally invasive gum recession treatment that does not require any gum grafting and can effectively correct gum recession over your entire mouth in just one visit. Drs. Ryan, Tyler, and Thomas Rubino are three of only 1500 practitioners worldwide (to date) who are trained to deliver the pinhole procedure.
With the pinhole technique, no incisions are made and no sutures are needed. Instead, a small dental instrument is used to reposition the gums over the tooth roots through a tiny pinhole. Post-operative discomfort is minimal, and healing time is very fast. Patients are usually able to resume their daily activities by the very next day.
Learn more about the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique for Receding Gums here.
Gum Grafting
Although the pinhole technique offers a good solution for many, there are still situations for which traditional gum grafting is needed. Special microsurgical instruments and techniques can also be used to provide gentle, minimally invasive gum grafting treatment that restores root coverage and thickens gums when necessary.
High-magnification eyeglasses known as surgical loupes allow doctors to clearly see very tiny areas of the mouth as they work. This enables them to use micro instruments, which are more precise and gentler on the tissues than traditional, standard-sized instruments. It also enables your doctor to use micro sutures, which are very small, specialized sutures that dissolve on their own and do not require a second appointment for removal.
Our minimally invasive techniques allow us to work with great precision. This makes post-operative discomfort minimal and healing time much faster.
Before and After Images
Patient Testimonial
“I was pleasantly surprised that I did not feel any pain whatsoever. I have only great things to say about the pinhole procedure, along with Dr. Rubino and his staff.”
“Dr. Rubino is personable and has vast periodontal knowledge and many years of experience. It is very evident that Dr. Rubino has a passion for his specialty and great expertise, which gave me confidence in his recommendation for the ‘pinhole’ procedure. The pinhole procedure was much less invasive than gum grafting and the healing time was minimal.
“Dr. Rubino and his compassionate staff provided a warm and friendly atmosphere, making the process seem effortless. The procedure was brief, with no discomfort during or even afterward. I had been expecting some pain after the procedure but I was pleasantly surprised that I did not feel any pain whatsoever. I have only great things to say about the pinhole procedure, along with Dr. Rubino and his staff.
“I am extremely happy with the results and have been recommending the procedure to friends and family ever since.”
Marjorie – Chao Pinhole Gum Recession Treatment
Costs of Treating Gum Recession
The cost of gum recession treatment varies based on several factors:
- Extent of Recession: The number of teeth requiring treatment
- Treatment Method: Whether using the Pinhole Technique or traditional grafting
- Complexity: The severity of recession and any additional procedures needed
- Insurance Coverage: Many dental insurance plans provide partial coverage for gum recession treatment when medically necessary
