Cover exposed roots, ease sensitivity, and protect your smile with gum grafting close to home on Armitage Avenue.
A tooth that suddenly looks longer than its neighbors is often the first sign your gums are pulling back. Gum recession exposes the root surface underneath, which can leave the tooth sensitive to cold drinks and more open to decay. A gum graft rebuilds the missing tissue so the root is covered and protected again.
At Cityview Dental Arts, the Dental Group of Chicago office serving Bucktown, gum grafting is part of the periodontal care in Bucktown we provide under one roof. Most patients move from exam to treatment to follow-up visits in our office on Armitage Avenue, with very little need for an outside referral.
A gum graft is a periodontal procedure that places healthy tissue over an area where the gumline has receded. The tissue usually comes from the roof of your mouth, though donor tissue may also be an option in some cases. Once the graft heals into place, it covers the exposed root and restores the protective layer your gums naturally provide.
Gum recession often develops alongside periodontal disease, which is more common than many people realize. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, about 42% of adults age 30 and older have some form of periodontitis. Treating recession early may help you avoid sensitivity, root decay, and further tissue loss down the road.
Dr. Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and continues to treat patients from the Bucktown office today. His long history in the neighborhood means many patients have trusted him with their care for years, now backed by the resources of Dental Group of Chicago.
Recession tends to develop slowly, so many patients do not notice it until a tooth starts to feel different. These are some of the most common signs worth mentioning at your next visit.
Recession can also stay painless for years, so knowing when you need a gum graft often comes down to a professional measurement rather than how the tooth feels. Our team checks your gumline at every exam and tells you whether grafting makes sense now or whether monitoring is the better first step.
Not every case of recession calls for the same technique. Our Bucktown dentists recommend a graft type based on how much root is exposed, how thick your existing gum tissue is, and how much healthy tissue sits nearby.
This is the most common approach for covering exposed roots. A small layer of tissue is taken from beneath the surface of the palate and secured over the area of recession, where it blends with the surrounding gums as it heals.
A free gingival graft uses tissue taken directly from the surface of the palate. It is often chosen when the goal is to thicken thin gums and strengthen them against future recession.
A pedicle graft moves gum tissue from right beside the affected tooth instead of from the palate, and it can work well when there is enough healthy tissue next to the recession. If bone loss is also part of the picture, guided bone and tissue regeneration in Bucktown may be recommended alongside or before grafting.
Gum grafting is done in our office with local anesthesia, so the area is fully numbed before any work begins. If active gum disease is present, a deep cleaning in Bucktown usually comes first so the graft has healthy tissue to attach to. The procedure itself is typically completed in a single visit, and we review aftercare instructions with you before you head home.
Mild swelling and tenderness are common for the first few days. Most patients stick to soft foods for about a week, avoid brushing the treated area until we give the go-ahead, and return to their normal routine within a few days to a week. The graft continues to blend with your natural gums over the following weeks, and a follow-up visit lets us confirm everything is healing on track.
Cost should not be the reason recession goes untreated. Before treatment begins, our team reviews your dental coverage with you, explains what your plan may contribute, and walks through any remaining balance so there are no surprises.
Cherry financing is available to spread the remaining cost into manageable monthly payments. New patients without dental insurance can also start with a $99 visit that includes an initial cleaning, a comprehensive exam, and a full set of digital X-rays.
Dr. Jerome Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and still treats patients at our Bucktown office, now backed by the resources of Dental Group of Chicago. Our team handles most periodontal procedures in-house, so the same office that evaluates your gums also completes your graft and checks your healing.
We know how busy life gets in Bucktown, which is why we offer evening appointments until 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Every visit includes our comfort menu, with heated blankets, neck pillows, eucalyptus wipes, and a coffee bar, so your appointment feels a little more relaxed.
The treatment area is fully numbed with local anesthesia, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain during the procedure. Some tenderness is normal for a few days afterward and is usually manageable with over-the-counter pain relief and the aftercare steps we provide.
Most patients return to their normal routine within a few days to a week, eating soft foods and avoiding brushing the treated area until we give the go-ahead. The graft continues to blend with your natural gums over the following weeks.
Common causes include periodontal disease, brushing too hard, teeth grinding, tobacco use, and genetics. Identifying the cause matters, because addressing it helps protect the graft and the rest of your gumline.
Gum tissue does not grow back once it has receded. Early recession can sometimes be monitored and managed with gentler brushing or a deep cleaning, while more advanced recession may need a graft to cover the exposed root.
Many dental plans contribute toward periodontal procedures when they are needed for your oral health. Our team reviews your coverage before treatment, and Cherry financing is available for any remaining balance.
A connective tissue graft uses tissue from beneath the surface of the palate and is most often used to cover exposed roots. A free gingival graft uses tissue from the surface of the palate and is often chosen to thicken thin gums.
Our Bucktown office, Cityview Dental Arts, is located at 2232 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647.
Cityview Dental Arts is open Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Use any Book Appointment button on this page to choose a time online, and our team will confirm your visit. New patients are always welcome.
Patients from Bucktown, Wicker Park, and Logan Square choose Cityview Dental Arts because gum grafting, deep cleanings, and follow-up care all happen under one roof on Armitage Avenue. As part of Dental Group of Chicago, our office pairs a familiar neighborhood practice with evening hours, a comfort menu, and a team focused on treating you without unnecessary referrals.
If your teeth feel sensitive or your gumline looks different than it used to, a gum graft may help protect your smile for years to come. Contact our Bucktown office to schedule your gum graft consultation.
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