If you experience loss of gum tissue, your roots will become exposed, leading to bacteria and plaque buildup on a very fragile part of your tooth. A big sign that your gums may be receding would be tooth sensitivity, but you can also tell just by looking at your teeth.
Dr. Senft wants you to be as comfortable as possible during your gum grafting procedure and offers multiple types of sedation, including IV conscious sedation. Once a decision is made, Dr. Senft will remove a piece of soft tissue from your mouth, or you will receive tissue from a donor.