Longer teeth or exposed tooth roots can look unsightly. They can also increase your sensitivity to heat, cold or sweets. In some cases, gum tissue can be placed in these areas.

Dr. Glover is an leader in the development of new soft tissue grafting techniques to improve the aesthetic result and your comfort during and after the procedure.

Procedure: The general procedure is administration of a local anesthetic, gentle preparation of the area, and placement of a gum graft. Following is a more detailed description from Dr. Glover of the most recent advances to this process:

"Most gum surgery doesn't make the cosmetic aspect a priority , so this new approach is very rewarding. For gingival grafting to cover exposed roots, we use a tunneling technique to make a pocket between the gum and tooth, which avoids the need for a classic incision. 

A special suturing technique pulls the tissue into the tunnel. The end result is cosmetically superior and eliminates the pain and discomfort associated with a traditional grafting technique." ~ Dr. Glover