New Way To End Recession

We would like to increase dental awareness and stress the importance of regular dental care.
A promising new treatment may provide dental patients with another option for treating receding gums. The traditional treatment for this problem involves surgically grafting tissue from the roof of the patient’s mouth and transplanting it onto the patient’s receding gums. The alternate procedure, known as “guided tissue regeneration” (GTR), begins with drawing blood from the patient, from which blood cells known as platelets are retrieved. The value of these platelets to dental researchers rests with the fact that they are rich in proteins called “growth factors,” which promote tissue repair and wound healing. Researchers found that soaking a collagen membrane with the platelets, then suturing it over the exposed tooth root, provided results comparable to the grafting method.

You may not even be aware that you have gum disease because often there is no pain. Periodontal disease will not go away by itself. Preventing and treating the disease in the early stages is the best way to keep your smile healthy. We would like to increase dental awareness and stress the importance of regular dental care. At the office of Richard Seidler, D.D.S. - Family Dentistry, our caring, friendly team of dental professionals is committed to providing you with a clinically advanced, and comfortable, dental experience. Call 972.625.2222 to schedule an appointment. We’re located at 5000 Main Street at South Colony Boulevard, Suite 206, The Colony. Most dental insurance accepted.

Did you know?
While guided tissue regeneration for the purpose of treating receding gums is not yet widely available, it is expected to be performed much more often in the future.

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