Connective Tissue Graft

Also known as gingival graft or soft tissue graft, this procedure is used to correct gum recession. Many times you can see your roots (which are a different color than the tooth itself) and think that you need to whiten your teeth. Instead of whitening which can make your teeth more sensitive you may want to look into this procedure, which adds tissue to the gum line to cover roots and correct the smile line.

If you are thinking about veneers, gingival grafting can help to cover the roots before the veneer is placed to reduce the risk of cavities that may occur under the veneer next to the gum line. This procedure is great if you want to change your smile for esthetic purposes or if you want to reduce sensitivity when eating your favorite foods.