Improve Your Appearance and Health with Gum Grafts
Shauna2023-06-23T11:18:56-06:00While most people don’t often think about their gums, the important oral structures are essential to good oral health. Human gum tissue keeps teeth securely anchored to the jaw, so we can effectively bite and chew foods. When gums begin to recede from teeth, gum grafts restore health. So why do gums recede? Harsh teeth brushing, tobacco use, teeth grinding, and genetics can prompt gum recession. The main culprit, however, is gum disease, also called periodontal disease. In its early stage, gum disease is called gingivitis; late-stage gum disease is known as acute periodontitis. Gum disease afflicts about half of the [...]
