What happens if I don't like the way my gum looks after having a graft?

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If you don't like the way your gum looks after a gum graft, you can have the gum reshaped through a process called gingivoplasty. The surgeon will add tissue to your gum line to help make your gums look more natural.

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American Dental Association

The only type of periodontal disease that can be cured is gingivitis, which can be reversed with tre...

American Dental Association

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Periodontitis

If you leave gingivitis untreated, it may spread to the ligaments and bones below the gums, becoming periodontitis. The bacterial inflammation causes teeth to lose support. Eventually the teeth will become loose and fall out. Sometimes the infection becomes so severe that it can cause a tooth abscess. This can be quite painful. Antibiotics can help, and treatment for the general condition includes cleaning and improved oral hygiene.

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