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Have Gum Recession. Thinking Of Gum Grafts. Wearing Braces. When Should I Do This?

I have general gum recession on my bottom teeth and slight recession on my upper canines. I'm thinking about getting gum grafts to cover the exposed root surfaces. But as I'm currently wearing braces, I'm not sure what I should do. Should I wait until the orthodontic treatment is over and then get gum grafts? Or is during the orthodontic treatment fine?
Wed, 22 May 2013
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Dear friend.

Thanks for sharing your concern.

As you are wearing orthodontic braces for teeth alignment,your teeth will take new position due to it root movements.Therefore it is best to go for gum grafts only after that.

Also remember mild recession can itself get corrected after orthodontic braces removal.

It is only in severe recession cases you need to get your gums covered with tissues through grafts.That will reduce your teeth sensitivity as well as enhance esthetically.

Meanwhile, it is advised to get your teeth cleaned once, upon consulting your orthodontist,because deposition of calculus and stains also leads to gum recession.

Maintain very good oral hygiene and you can use antiseptic mouth rinses too.

Hope it helps.

Thanks.

Take care.
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Have Gum Recession. Thinking Of Gum Grafts. Wearing Braces. When Should I Do This?

Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. As you are wearing orthodontic braces for teeth alignment,your teeth will take new position due to it root movements.Therefore it is best to go for gum grafts only after that. Also remember mild recession can itself get corrected after orthodontic braces removal. It is only in severe recession cases you need to get your gums covered with tissues through grafts.That will reduce your teeth sensitivity as well as enhance esthetically. Meanwhile, it is advised to get your teeth cleaned once, upon consulting your orthodontist,because deposition of calculus and stains also leads to gum recession. Maintain very good oral hygiene and you can use antiseptic mouth rinses too. Hope it helps. Thanks. Take care.