Your gums do more than just frame your smile—they protect your tooth roots and help hold your teeth firmly in place. Gum recession occurs when the gum pulls away from the teeth due to disease, bacteria or improper oral care, and exposes your sensitive tooth roots to potential damage and even tooth loss. As gum tissue does not grow back naturally when affected by gum recession, professional gum grafting treatment is needed to restore your smile. As a periodontal specialty practice, we have the education, experience and attention to detail to return your beautiful smile and keep your teeth safeguarded with gum grafting.