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This gingiva is then attached to the area of the gum that is receding. Underneath the surface, new cells are working hard to heal. Although you might feel back to normal in just over a week ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Gum graft surgery treats gum recession, which occurs when the gums recede, exposing ...

A gum graft treats receding gums and improves the appearance of teeth. Learn when to consider dental surgery, how much it ...