When you do not have enough healthy, strong gum tissue to protect your teeth, we can repair it with a free gingival graft.
Gums should be high and tight around teeth. If not, then bacteria will have more access to the tooth root and can attack the supporting bone.
If you have gum recession, we want to determine why and work to solve that issue.
Recession could be caused by-
We do not begin the procedure until we are sure the involved areas are completely numb.
Then, we take a small piece of tissue from the roof of your mouth. If necessary, we may place a dressing or covering over the site while it heals.
We prepare the gums for the donor tissue and securely attach the tissue to the site. We place a barrier over the site to protect it during the healing process.
In a few weeks, the donated tissue blends into the surrounding gum tissue.
A free gingival graft helps to prevent any future recession. It makes the area easier to clean and helps defend against root cavities and bone loss.
A free gingival graft can correct gum defects and restore the health of your smile.
Dr. Rehder and the entire staff are friendly and compassionate. They accommodate my needs as a patient and treat me as a personal friend. Professionally, they provide the utmost care and advice, the patient always comes first. I can’t say enough positive comments about this practice.
~Review by Eileen S.
Dr. Rehder is very professional, yet not too serious as he is doing your teeth. He makes it relaxing and is able to keep your mind away from his work (I have never liked going to the dentist, but Dr. Rehder makes the experience as close to pleasant as a dentist visit can be).
~Review by Mary Ellen M.
Thank you Dr. Rehder and Christine for the "always exciting" and "never a dull moment" orthodontist appointment. See you in two weeks to do it all over again. Ok maybe-not ALL over again.
~Review by Elena C.
I had a great experience with Dr. Rehder. He is very informative and professional. All of the staff were so nice and helpful. My overall experience was one of the best I had with a dental office. I would definitely recommend people to come here.
~Review by Paulina C.
Professional staff. Makes you feel at ease, would highly recommend.
~Review by Diane S.
Always wonderful visits at Pinefield Dental. I've been a patient since the very early 90s. The staff is my extended family & takes care of my teeth with the utmost professionalism. This is my dental home.
~Review by Kenneth C.
The doctor and staff were wonderful. My experience is always great. The staff is very caring and always professional. The hours are very convenient as well. They will be able to accommodate anyone's schedule.
~Review by Amanda C.
Richard F. Gittleson, DDS Reviews No one likes/enjoys going to the dentist, but our dentist (Dr. Gittleson) and his staff are so pleasant they help relieve a patient fears.
~Review by Patricia L.
Highly recommended, I’ve been a patient since 1983.
~Review by Charles G.
Excellent.
~Review by Dom J.
