Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation

Gums are like our clothes, which can keep out the cold and also embellish our appearance. When the gums retreat toward the root and expose the tooth roots, it is called gum recession. The clinical manifestations are the elongation of the crown and different degrees of sensitivity to the hot, sour and sweet food. The exposed tooth roots not only affect the appearance, but also provide a favorable breeding ground for plaque. If the oral hygiene is poor, it may even cause pulpitis.

According to medical statistics, about half of adults show different degrees of gum recession. Although age and genetics have a certain influence, age is not the main cause. Various mechanical damages such as excessive brushing, nighttime bruxism, improper bite force, uneven teeth, and adverse reactions after tooth correction are the real culprits.

For many years, the dental community has had almost no effective treatment measures for gum recession. Although gum transplant surgery is effective, it is expensive and painful for patients. Other treatments such as gluing exposed defective tooth roots are easy, but the effect is not good, and it cannot even treat the symptoms. The efficacy of chemical agents such as desensitizing toothpaste is also extremely limited. In recent years, the advent of artificial dermis has reduced the pain caused by gum grafting. However, due to the high cost and long recovery period, its widespread use is limited. The Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation technique invented by John Chao, a Chinese doctor in California, has finally provided a breakthrough treatment for this thousand-year-old disease. It allows many patients to receive easy, effective and affordable gingival hyperplasia treatment.

Dr. Shi of Centre Dental went to California for training and introduced the pinhole gum rejuvenation technique to New York, relieving the frustration of gingival recession. Pinhole gum rejuvenation does not require surgery or sutures. Normal life can be resumed as soon as the anesthesia wears off. Multiple teeth or even the entire mouth can be treated in one visit. The treatment effect can be seen on the same day.

Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation is patented technology and can only be provided by certified dentists. Dr. Shi at Centre Dental is one of the first certified clinicians in New York to provide this noninvasive procedure to many New Yorkers who have receding gums. Centre Dental offers free consultations.