Surgical coverage of gingival recessions, i.e. exposed tooth necks, allows the thickness and height of the gingiva to be increased. The procedure not only improves aesthetics, but above all prevents unpleasant consequences such as tooth loss. And what does it involve and how much does it cost? Please refer to the article.

When is surgical coverage of exposed dental necks a necessity?

Gum recession is the most serious stage of gum disease. It leads to atrophy, the gradual receding of the gum line, resulting in the exposure of the roots and necks of the teeth.

This in turn translates into hypersensitivity to external factors, or pain and bleeding during tooth brushing. That is not all! Gum recession also causes an increased risk of tooth decay, as well as erosion and abrasion of the tooth surface.

However, the most serious consequence of not treating gum recession is the loss of teeth, which lose their support in the arch. We wrote more about this in the article "Gingival recession, or exposed tooth necks".

Therefore, as soon as you notice the first problems with your gums See your dentist as soon as possible. At an early stage, he or she may use other treatments such as removing calculus that is below the gum line or will use ultrasound, a treatment with the Vector Paro Pro device. You can read more about this in the text "Periodontitis treatment with Vector Paro Pro".

However, if the disease is already at an advanced stage surgical coverage of the gingival recession may be a necessity.

What does the treatment involve?

It involves increasing the thickness and height of the gingiva, thereby covering the exposed tooth necks. Depending on the extent of the recession, it can be carried out under local or general anaesthesia. 

For surgical cervical coverage, the dentist It can use composite material or the patient's own tissue (a graft is most often performed in advanced cases). Another method of covering gingival recession is the tunnel method, which involves incising the gingival tissue and moving it towards the exposed neck/root. `

Which method is used in your case depends on your individual needs and the doctor's decision. 

How much does surgical coverage of gingival recession cost and is the procedure worth it?

In our office The price for surgical coverage of exposed cervical teeth on ¼ of an arch starts at £250. 

As a reminder, if you pay £350 or more for treatment you can Take advantage of our instalment system. Importantly, these can be two different services, i.e. surgical coverage of a recession and prior hygienization, for example. You can read more about the instalment system in our article with a similar title "Instalment scheme for dental treatment in the UK".

The answer to the second question is one - yes it is worth it! And it's not just an aesthetic issue, but more importantly a health one. Firstly, you will eliminate sensitivity caused by exposed cervicals. Secondly, you will improve the condition of your teeth instead of losing them, which would be the consequence of no treatment.  

And finally - most importantly! Remember that your gums need to be cared for in the same way how to take care of your teeth, so flossing should be standard. Similarly, regular visits for hygiene. One of the main causes of gum recession is unremoved tartar. Therefore, if your last visit was more than six months ago as soon as possible make an appointment with your dentist.