Oral Care Glossary
Dentists and Hygienist have a language all their own. This guide breaks down the professional terminology into everyday language.
A connective tissue graft is recommended by the dentist when a person has gum recession (gums are lower on the tooth surface). The graft tissue is removed from the roof of the mouth and then placed onto the tooth or teeth that have gum recession and then stitched into place. This procedure is usually performed by a periodontist, a dental specialist who treats the gums and underlying bone of the teeth in the mouth.