Do you feel pain or sensitivity in your teeth when brushing? Have you noticed your teeth becoming a bit longer? You may be experiencing a receding gumline. Receding gums can be caused by many different factors and can have a significant impact on your daily life. A few causes of receding gums include:
- Brushing too hard
- Gum disease
- Partial dentures that don’t fit correctly
- Smoking or tobacco use
The Pinhole Surgical Technique
When gums recede, open spaces develop between the teeth and gums. If left untreated, bacteria can enter the open spaces and cause gum disease and inflammation, also known as periodontal disease. Receding gums can also cause exposed roots of the teeth, leading to increased sensitivity when eating or drinking. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to treat receding gums, including new and innovative techniques. Dr Mark Iacobelli and Dr Stephen Sala and their artistic team located in North Royalton, OH offer a minimally invasive and unique treatment for receding gums known as the Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST™). Normally, receding gums are treated by gum grafting, a surgical removal of the gum tissue from one location to another, and can be quite messy and uncomfortable. PST uses a laser to make a tiny pinhole in your gums to re-position the gums to cover the exposed tooth. PST is a great alternative treatment for receding gums and can offer:
- Treatment for multiple teeth during one visit, reducing office visits.
- Less bleeding due to fewer incisions
- Faster recover time
- Reduces risk of gum disease
About The Practice
Dr Iacobelli has over 30 years of dental surgery experience, and the talented team in his office in North Royalton, OH offer modern and advanced technology to detect diagnose, and treat a number of conditions, including digital x-rays, air abrasion, and Comfort Control Syringe – a pain-free alternative to anesthesia.
Ready to get started? Contact our doctors, Dr. Mark Iacobelli and Dr. Stephen Sala, in our office in North Royalton, OH today to set up a consultation and start your journey toward freedom from receding gums today!
References
Receding Gums, WebMD, https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/receding_gums_causes-treatments#
Gum Recession: Causes and Treatments, American Dental Association, http://www.ada.org/en/~/media/ADA/Publications/Files/ADA_PatientSmart_Gum_Recession
Receding Gums: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments, Oral-B, https://oralb.com/en-us/oral-health/conditions/gums/receding-gums-symptoms-causes-treatments