How to Restore Receding Gums Without Tissue Grafting
Gum recession is an extremely common problem caused by factors like periodontal disease, premature wear and tear, and even trauma in some cases. When your gums continue to recede, the roots of your teeth gradually become exposed, making them vulnerable to bacteria. While this tissue cannot grow back on its own, the good news is your receded gums can be restored.
The traditional method of treating gum recession is through a gum graft, which entails donor tissue being harvested from another area of the mouth—usually the palate—and transplanted onto the receding area to cover the exposed tooth root. While this is an effective method of treating receding gums, Dr. Daniel Lauer is pleased to offer patients a less invasive alternative: Emdogain™. This non-surgical solution actually regenerates gum tissue without having to take a gum graft from a donor site.
How Does Emdogain™ Work?
Emdogain™ is able to effectively restore soft tissues through the use of enamel matrix proteins. Our specialist periodontist fills the affected areas of the gums and around the teeth with the Emdogain™ solution, which stimulates the growth of new gum and bone tissue. This treatment starts to take effect in the first few weeks, but it may take several months for the regeneration process to reach its full potential.
Emdogain™ can be a very effective solution for receding soft and hard periodontal tissue, and it involves significantly less discomfort when compared to the recovery period of a traditional gum graft. Dr. Lauer offers this treatment to not only enhance the look of patients’ smiles, but also to improve their dental health and make their tooth roots less vulnerable to decay.
To see the exciting potential of this innovative treatment, visit our patient gallery to view Emdogain™ before-and-after photos.
Why Choose Dr. Lauer to Treat Your Receding Gums?
Having performed Emdogain™ treatments for many years, Dr. Lauer has become an authority on the gum and bone graft alternative. He lectures locally about Emdogain™ and is also a published author of articles detailing the potential of this regenerative gum therapy. Due to his unique expertise on the treatment, patients travel from across the country and even internationally seeking his help with Emdogain™ treatment.
By choosing a specialist periodontist like Dr. Lauer, you’re ensuring the best possible outcome from your gum recession treatment. In addition to performing the Emdogain™ treatment with proficiency, he will monitor your progress to make sure your periodontal tissues are healing as expected. For the long-term success of your gum regeneration results, Dr. Lauer strives to diagnose the root cause of your recession. By doing so, he can help you prevent additional gum and bone recession from occurring.
Schedule Your Emdogain™ Appointment
If you would like to learn more about this alternative treatment for gum recession, or if you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lauer, please contact us today! During your one-on-one visit, he can determine your candidacy for Emdogain™ and go over what you can expect with the treatment process, longevity, and cost.
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