Common contributing factors
- Thin gum tissue (a thin gingival phenotype)
- Aggressive brushing
- Periodontal disease
- Tooth position, including movement during orthodontic treatment
- Clenching or grinding
- Muscle or frenum attachments that pull on the gumline
Treatment options
Depending on the amount of recession, the thickness of the tissue, and your goals, options range from monitoring and changes to home care to soft-tissue grafting that adds thickness or covers exposed root surfaces.
Working with your dentist
We work alongside your general dentist. After treatment, routine dental care and restorations return to your dentist, and we share findings and plans with their office.
Before and after
Connective tissue graft
Before 
After Free gingival graft
Before 
After
Individual results vary. These photographs do not guarantee a particular outcome.