What Is Soft Tissue Treatment?
Healthy gums frame the teeth and help protect the roots beneath them. When gum tissue begins to recede, more of the tooth surface becomes exposed, leading to increased sensitivity and exposing the roots to further damage over time. Soft tissue treatment at La Jolla Dental Wellness Center focuses on restoring the gumline and improving the health of the surrounding tissue. Our La Jolla, CA dentists specialize in Pinhole® gum rejuvenation, a minimally invasive approach to soft tissue treatment designed to address gum recession without the need for traditional gum graft surgery. Instead of removing gum tissue from another area of the mouth, the Pinhole technique gently repositions your existing gum tissue to cover the exposed root, restoring the look and health of your smile with minimal discomfort. If you've been diagnosed with gum recession or have noticed that one or more of your teeth is more exposed, schedule a dental exam at La Jolla Dental Wellness Center to learn if you're a candidate for our minimally invasive soft tissue treatments.
How Is Soft Tissue Treatment Performed?
Before starting your procedure, we'll numb the area and, if requested, administer dental sedation. Pinhole gum rejuvenation begins with a very small opening in the gum tissue. Through this entry point, our dentists will use specialized instruments to carefully loosen and reposition your gum tissue, gently guiding it back into a healthier position. Once the gums are in place, we'll insert small collagen strips into the opening to help stabilize the tissue as it heals. Depending on your needs, we may pair your soft tissue treatment with laser gum therapy to get rid of bacteria, ozone therapy to create a healthier environment for recovery, or platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) treatment to stimulate your body's natural healing process. The process is usually completed in a single visit, allowing you to get back to your routine as quickly as possible.
What Are the Benefits of Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation?
At La Jolla Dental Wellness Center, we offer a modern approach to dentistry designed to improve your oral health while preserving as much of your natural smile as possible. Soft tissue treatment using the Pinhole technique offers a number of benefits over traditional gum grafting, including:
- Reduces tooth sensitivity caused by exposed root surfaces
- Improves the balance and symmetry of the gumline
- Supports a more comfortable recovery compared to traditional grafting
- Preserves the natural gum tissue rather than introducing a graft
- Achieves a healthier, more natural-looking smile
La Jolla Dental Wellness Center Reviews
Always a great experience! I moved to sd recently and been having a hard time finding a good dentist. Everyone at this center is super nice and really takes the time to listen to every concern I have. I would recommend to anyone looking for an amazing dentist and team!
A medical office of excellence, where all personnel are kind as well as competent.That helped make an oral surgery experience, as pleasant as possible.
amazing staff, great place, thank you for helping me with my teeth! Dr. Kim, Cathy, and Crystal all great! Dr. Kim really listened and helped me become confident about the recommendations she was making for my teeth and I'm happy with the results.
As someone who has always struggled with anxiety at the dentist, the staff here has always put me at ease taking care of my teeth. Dr. Kim is very thorough and explains what she is doing step by step to ensure the integrity of my teeth, rather than proposing the most invasive procedure from the get-go. Crystal, the hygienist, is very meticulous during my cleanings and always offers good dental advice. Cathy, at the front desk, is extremely helpful dealing with insurance, very responsive when it comes to scheduling, and always greets you with her warm presence and a smile. I cannot recommend this dental office enough!! Another perk is that there is plenty of parking and they validate your parking ticket for you!
The best experience I have ever had the people are extremely friendly make you feel welcomed they are very careful with you and the procedure is quick and effective best in the industry100% recommend
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Restore a Healthier Gumline
Gum recession can affect both the comfort and appearance of your smile. Addressing it early helps protect exposed roots and restore balance to the gumline. Schedule a consultation with our team at La Jolla Dental Wellness Center to learn whether Pinhole gum rejuvenation is the right approach for your needs. Our center welcomes patients from La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas who are looking for modern, minimally invasive gum health treatments.