Gum Recession Treatment
In Louisville, KY
Gum recession can be painful, cause tooth decay, or generally lessen your oral health. At Derby City Dental Specialists, we offer gum grafting and other gum recession treatments for patients struggling with periodontal disease. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, our office specializes in treating gum concerns and offers an enhanced patient experience for each visitor. To see our specialist about your gum recession and get treatment, fill out our new patient form to request a consultation.
Recommended By a Doctor?
Dr. Clagett has over 20 years of experience as a periodontist and partners with many cosmetic and general dentists in the area to offer his specialized treatment to patients. He will provide the professional touch you need to see the results you want. Our practice plans treatments around results, ensuring that both your cosmetic and oral health concerns are addressed during your visits.
To repair, restore, and reinforce receded gum tissue, covering exposed tooth roots to protect them from decay and structural damage.
Reduced sensitivity, enhanced aesthetics, decay prevention, and tooth stability
Initial healing typically takes 1-2 weeks, though there are some minimally invasive gum recession treatments that offer faster recovery times.
Provides stable, long-lasting root coverage and a reinforced gum line.
Gum grafts use a small area of donor tissue from inside your mouth to support the receding gums. We prioritize our patients' comfort; both types of surgery are performed under general anesthesia.
We invite you to ask your general dentist about your gum recession. If they think you need a gum graft or other periodontal surgery, we invite you to visit us in Louisville, Kentucky, for minimally invasive periodontal surgery.
Depending on the severity of your case, we will recommend a variety of gum graft options:
SAMRI is appropriate for those with mild to moderate gum recession who still seek treatment. This specialized method accesses the target area through a hidden, micro-entry point to gently slide secure donor tissue over the bare tooth root. It avoids creating a secondary wound on the roof of your mouth, protecting your natural blood supply and significantly speeding up your overall recovery time.
We offer entire gum grafts for those with moderate to severe gum recession. Gum grafting uses tissue grafts to build up a thick, protective band of tissue around your teeth, reinforcing the weakened gum line. This extra protection shields your teeth from deep decay and slows the progressive bone loss associated with periodontitis.
This simple injectable treatment is designed to correct the dark spaces, or black triangles, that form between your teeth when gum tissue shrinks. Dr. Clagett injects a biocompatible filler formulated with calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) directly into the thinned gaps, stimulating your gum tissue to regenerate itself from within. This treatment closes the empty spaces, preventing food from getting trapped while improving the cosmetic appearance of your smile.
Derby City Dental Specialists will support you throughout your gum graft procedure, providing your gums and teeth with the care they need to be pain-free and functional. Depending on how many gum grafts you need, we may space out the surgeries to give you time to heal.
As we treat your gum recession, our team is equipped to handle difficult cases. Dr. Clagett is a specialist in his field, focused on results that will positively impact your quality of life. We may suggest further treatments and schedule further gum grafts if more than one is necessary.
Receding gums can expose the roots of your teeth, creating the look of discoloration in your upper smile. Your gums help to create balance in your smile, and if they are missing, you may feel as if your smile is toothy or unbalanced. Treating gum recession also helps protect your teeth and jawbone from decay and infection, and eliminates tooth sensitivity caused by exposed roots.
Be Pain-Free Once More
You may be experiencing pain or persistent toothaches due to gum recession. Recession can also lead to heightened sensitivity or pain when you eat foods that are too hot, cold, sweet, or sour. The exposure of the root of your tooth causes this pain. Gum grafts will cover any exposed areas, enabling you to go about your life without pain.
Care for Your Oral Health with Gum Grafts
There are several oral health risks associated with gum recession that gum grafting or other treatments can address. Having a root exposed can damage the tooth and make it more susceptible to infection. If the root of the tooth is weakened significantly, gum recession can even lead to tooth loss.
We seek to treat gum recession early, preventing our patients from experiencing any severe discomfort or loss of their oral health. Early treatment reduces recovery time after surgery.
If you have noticed that your gums have pulled away from your teeth, your teeth appear longer, or you have tooth sensitivity near your gum line, receding gums may be the culprit.
Gum recession can happen for a plethora of reasons, many completely outside of your control. It can be difficult to live with, especially when it is left untreated.
Not only will we work with each patient to address their current gum recession, but we will also, if possible, diagnose the underlying cause. Our team will create a preventive treatment plan for you moving forward to prevent further recession.
Our office will collaborate with your doctors and general dentist to ensure you receive well-rounded care for your periodontal health.
Recovery generally takes one to two weeks. During recovery, we advise you to avoid crunchy foods that may irritate your gums. Our team will ensure you are prepared for the gum graft process and recovery with clear patient education and instructions.
Our office is proud to offer periodontal treatments that can save you from losing teeth or suffering from tooth and gum infections.
Gum recession treatment restores both your periodontal health and your smile by bringing your gums back over the roots of your teeth. Gum grafts can rejuvenate your smile and your gums, making it easier for you to smile about the things you love. With our gum grafts, you can have a balanced smile that looks as good as it feels.
Dr. Clagett and our team at Derby City Dental Specialists are here to give your gums a new look and feel with our gum recession treatments. No longer will you have to handle sensitivity and pain—instead, you can have confidence in your oral health and look your best.
Contact us today to learn more about how our gum treatments can benefit you.
Gum Treatment From a Specialist
Dr. Clagett is a specialist in the Louisville, Kentucky, area who collaborates with local dentists to ensure their patients receive high-quality care and results. Dr. Clagett’s experience prepares him to provide diagnosis, treatment planning, and a high standard of periodontal surgery.
Dedication to Ongoing Education
We value a high level of training and dedication to our profession. Dr. Ryan Clagett participates in continuing education to deliver long-lasting results. Our periodontal surgeries will improve your appearance and oral health now and in the future.
Better Patient Experience
Our practice focuses on delivering results for our patients, leaving them with a satisfying smile and improved oral health after treatment. Receiving a gum graft from a specialist will lead to a better surgical experience with a high level of precision that may not be available at a general dentistry office. This precision will prevent scarring and lead to a quicker healing time.
Meet with him today to learn more about what he can do for you.
Our Office
People visit our office to receive discreet, painless gum grafts that meet their periodontal needs. Our office is at the forefront of periodontal surgery and gum recession treatments.
When you visit us, you can expect:
Dr. Clagett and our team are here to ensure your periodontal treatment proceeds smoothly and delivers results that fully restore your smile.
We Embrace Advanced Technology for Our Patients
We believe that offering cutting-edge technology will improve our patients’ experience. Our technology allows us to be incredibly precise in placing your gum graft, increasing the chances of it healing properly.
Our technology includes:
We also utilize minimally invasive gum grafting approaches with shorter healing times, including the SAMRI treatment plan.
Dr. Clagett has participated in research and publications on SAMRI, a technique that requires a single incision for gum grafting. SAMRI uses your gum’s natural shape and additional tissue to reattach your roots. This technique shortens patient recovery times and patient discomfort. The healing process will be shorter because there will be only one incision to heal, not two.
Dr. Clagett is dedicated to finding new techniques and technology that improve his patients’ lives, which is why he has researched new approaches to gum recession treatment.
Gum recession has multiple causes, such as:
Early treatment of these causes may mitigate gum recession. During your consultation, Dr. Clagett will investigate the cause of your gum recession, and his treatment plan will include preventative steps for the future.
In some cases, yes. A high level of oral care can prevent gum recession and the gum diseases that lead to it. Occasionally, genetic gum recession occurs even with good oral care.
To do your part in gum prevention:
We invite you to collaborate with your general dentist and the team at Derby City Dental Specialists to prevent gum recession and gum disease.
If you are experiencing sensitivity in any of your teeth, especially to sugary things or cold things, we recommend visiting your general dentist. They will be able to diagnose you or send you to a specialist, such as Dr. Clagett here at Derby City Dental Specialists.
Our diagnostic tools and precise care will allow us to determine the best course of action for you and your oral health.
Gum recession can be stalled or prevented, but once it occurs, it is permanent. That is one reason gum grafts can be life-changing for our patients: they are a tried-and-true option to repair gum recession and tooth sensitivity.
