When your gums recede from the teeth as a result of gum disease, your dentist or periodontist will recommend a gum graft. This is a medical procedure in which the dentist removes healthy gum tissue from the roof of the mouth and stitches it on the affected area — which covers the tooth’s exposed nerves.
– The procedure requires an anaesthetic – a local is usually sufficient
– It takes between one and two weeks to heal
– During healing you may experience sensitivity to hot and cold foods
“The gums will not only look different after surgery but may feel tighter and firmer too.”
Read more about the types of gum grafts and the recovery process here
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322115.php
