The teeth may steal all the limelight, but there are other structures and tissues in the mouth that are just as important. In fact, the health of the gums directly affects the stability and overall structural integrity of the teeth. Gingival infections can cause gums to start pulling away from the teeth – a condition which is known as gingival recession.
Are you looking for treatment for your gum recession? Do you wish to find out how much the surgery is going to cost? Give our Kool Smiles Kids Club partner dentists a call today and they’ll help you out to the very best of their abilities.
Gingival infections can cause the gums to gradually start pulling away from the teeth. When this recession happen, more and more of the root portion of the tooth will get exposed. This exposure can make the tooth prone to decay and bacterial attacks.
If left untreated, gingival recession can cause severe sensitivity, mobility of the teeth, and early loss of natural teeth. Fortunately, if diagnosed at an early stage, this condition can be treated with good prognosis.
Gum recession surgery, or gum graft surgery is perhaps the best treatment for this condition. It is also a relatively affordable solution that can prevent early loss of natural teeth.
There are a number of factors that can help determine the final cost of a gum graft surgery. These include the extent or nature of the infection, the number of teeth that require grafts, the type of tissues required for grafts (grafts obtained from a tissue bank are usually more expensive as compared to the ones extracted from the patient’s own mouth), and finally the location of the dental office/surgeon. Typically, the surgery can cost you between $600 and $1200.
Gum Contouring is a cosmetic dental procedure whereby the gums are trimmed to make your smile look more aesthetically appealing. This can be done simultaneously with the gum graft surgery, but can add a significant amount to the total cost. If you opt for a gingival contouring procedure, you can expect the bill to be between $1000 and $3000 per area. Diagnostic exams and radiographs etc may cost extra.
Fortunately, our Kool Smiles Kids Club partner dentists are dedicated to making every treatment as affordable as possible for you – so give them a call and allow them to explain you the different options they have.
The cost estimates of gingival graft and contouring procedures may seem a little intimidating, but don’t let them keep you from getting the treatment you need. Our Kool Smiles Kids Club partners strive to offer easy-to-afford and easy-to-access dental solutions to all of their patients.
Our partners accept Medicaid, all major insurances, TRICARE, SCHIP, CareCredit, and many more. They also offer highly flexible payment plans for their patients who don’t have dental coverage. Give them a call to learn more, or simply book an appointment with our partner dentists today!
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Sources:
Cost Helper: http://health.costhelper.com/gum-tissue-grafts.html
CareCredit: http://www.carecredit.com/