About Services
Gum grafting is a specialized dental procedure used to restore receding gums and protect the roots of your teeth. When gum tissue pulls away from the teeth, it can expose sensitive root surfaces, increase the risk of decay, and affect the appearance of your smile. At Bright Smile Dental Clinic, we perform gum grafting to rebuild and strengthen lost gum tissue, helping to improve both oral health and aesthetics. This important procedure helps reduce sensitivity, prevent further gum recession, and provide long-term support for healthier, more confident smiles.
Benefits
Gum grafting protects exposed tooth roots caused by gum recession, helping reduce sensitivity and lowering the risk of decay and damage.
By restoring lost gum tissue, gum grafting creates a more balanced and healthier-looking gum line, enhancing the overall appearance of your smile.
Strengthening the gum tissue around your teeth helps prevent further recession, supports surrounding teeth, and improves long-term oral health.
The procedure encourages healthy gum tissue regeneration, helping reverse the effects of gum recession caused by gum disease, brushing habits, or other factors.
Process
We use advanced diagnostic technology and a detailed oral examination to evaluate the extent of gum recession and determine the areas that require treatment.
Depending on your needs, we use high-quality grafting tissue, which may come from your own mouth or a safe donor source, to restore and strengthen the gum line.
Under local anesthesia or sedation, the grafting tissue is carefully placed over the affected areas to protect exposed roots and rebuild healthy gum tissue.
Over the following weeks, the graft integrates naturally with your existing gums, creating a stronger, healthier gum line and long-lasting protection at Bright Smile Dental Clinic.
Ideal Candidates
Anyone who wants dental implants but has been told their jawbone is too thin or soft to support them.
If you have been missing a tooth for several years, the bone in that area has likely shrunk and needs rebuilding.
Advanced periodontal disease can destroy the bone supporting your teeth; grafting can help restore that lost support.
We often perform a "socket graft" immediately after an extraction to prevent the bone from collapsing as it heals.
Dentist in Scarborough
Bone grafting at Bright Smile Dental is provided by Dr. Shide Khalilakbar and our experienced dental team. As a patient-focused dental clinic in Scarborough, we may recommend bone grafting when there isn’t enough healthy jawbone to support long-term function—often in planning for dental implants or after a tooth has been missing for some time. We’ll assess your bone levels with appropriate imaging, explain why grafting may be needed, and walk you through the expected timeline and healing process. If you’re looking for a dentist in Scarborough for bone grafting, book a consultation and we’ll review your options clearly.
Why Choose Bright Smile Dental Clinic in Scarborough
Our skilled dentists use advanced techniques to ensure accurate diagnosis and gentle care.
We utilize modern digital imaging and tools to detect even the smallest dental issues early.
We accept CDCP and offer direct insurance billing to make your visits simpler, with clear guidance on coverage and any possible out-of-pocket costs.
We prioritize your comfort with a calm, friendly atmosphere for a relaxing experience.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you will not feel any pain while it is being done. Most patients describe the recovery as being similar to a routine tooth extraction, with mild soreness that is easily managed with over-the-counter medication.
The healing process typically takes between 3 to 6 months. This allows your body enough time to grow new, strong bone that can support the pressure of a dental implant.
We use safe, sterile, and highly processed materials. These can include mineralized bone from a tissue bank, synthetic materials, or even a small amount of your own bone. We will discuss the best option for you during your consultation.
Not necessarily. If your tooth was recently lost and your jawbone is naturally thick and healthy, you may be able to receive an implant without grafting. We determine this during our initial 3D scan.
