Step One
Recession Assessment
Your periodontist measures the recession on each affected tooth and identifies exactly what has been driving it over the years before anything else gets underway.
Protect Your Roots and Restore Your Gumline
Are your teeth looking longer than they used to? If you’re noticing more tooth root exposure or increased sensitivity, you’re not alone. As leading providers of gum grafting in Mission Viejo, Dr. Reshad, Dr. Setya, and Dr. Bergman at OC Perio and Implants Dental Group use advanced techniques to restore your gum line with remarkable comfort and natural-looking results. Think of gum grafting as giving your smile back its protective blanket — restoring both health and beauty at once.
Understanding Gum Grafting
Modern gum grafting is like carefully patching a worn fabric with material that becomes part of its natural structure. Through specialized gum grafting in Mission Viejo, we use minimally invasive techniques to restore your gum tissue, protecting vulnerable root surfaces while enhancing your smile’s appearance.
We utilize the latest microsurgical approaches and advanced healing factors to ensure your comfort and promote optimal tissue regeneration. The result? A restored gum line that looks and feels completely natural.
Who Is a Candidate for Gum Grafting?
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Gummy Smile — Excess gum tissue can make teeth look small. Gum contouring reveals more of your teeth for a balanced, more attractive smile.
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Uneven Gum Line — Gum contouring creates a symmetrical gum line, enhancing your smile’s aesthetics.
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Gum Pockets — These spaces between teeth and gums can harbor bacteria.
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Receding Gums — Gum contouring can sometimes be used with other procedures to address receding gums, helping to restore a natural gum line and protect tooth roots from sensitivity and further damage.
Your Journey With Us
Our Step-by-Step Process
Here is what you can expect during gum grafting at OC Perio & Implants.
Schedule a Consultation Step Two
Graft Planning
We discuss the graft options and explain where the donor tissue will come from before any appointment is ever scheduled before anything else gets underway.
Step Three
Comfortable Anesthesia
The area is numbed thoroughly, and sedation options remain available for any patient who feels anxious about the procedure before anything else gets underway.
Step Four
Microsurgical Placement
Fine instruments position the graft precisely over the exposed root surface and secure it there with very delicate sutures before anything else gets underway.
Step Five
Healing Guidance
We review the healing timeline and the brushing adjustments that protect the newly restored tissue for many years to come before anything else gets underway.
The Benefits of Gum Grafting
Root Protection
Covering the exposed root surfaces shields them from decay, from everyday sensitivity, and from the wear that brushing gradually causes over the long term ahead of you.
Reduced Sensitivity
Restoring tissue over exposed roots significantly reduces the discomfort that hot, cold, and sweet foods provoke at nearly every meal you sit down to over the long term ahead.
Halted Recession
A successful graft stops the recession advancing any further and stabilizes the whole gumline for the sake of your long-term oral health over the long term ahead of you.
Natural Appearance
Advanced microsurgical technique produces a restored gumline that looks entirely natural rather than obviously grafted by anybody at all over the long term ahead of you.
Renewed Confidence
Smile freely, knowing your teeth are properly protected and beautifully framed.
Why Choose OC Perio & Implants for Gum Grafting in Mission Viejo?
We make gum grafting a comfortable, natural-looking solution for recession.
Here are just a few reasons our patients love us:
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Cosmetic Tissue Expertise — Our doctors specialize in soft tissue surgery, so aesthetics matter as much as health.
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Minimally Invasive Technique — Modern approaches reduce trauma and make recovery easier.
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Natural-Looking Results — The restored gumline looks entirely natural.
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Pinhole Alternative Offered — Where suitable, we offer the scalpel-free option.
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Great office! A lot of offices I work at as a hygienist send their patients to him. Highly recommend
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The staff and Doctor Setya were very helpful and attentive. They explained the procedure very well, informed me step by step what I can expect. Excellent customer service and very professional.
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I want to thank Dr. Bergman and Nihad for your thoughtful and gentle care of my gum issues. I am so thrilled to be your patient! I definitely am in the best of care with you both on my case. Nihad, you are the greatest! You take the time to make sure I am comfortable. Your patience and expertise are so appreciated. I DO NOT like spending time in a dental chair, YIKES, but you help me get through it with your graciousness and skill. Thank you!!
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I had my teeth cleaned with Dani the hygienist. She is outstanding and I'm so impressed with her thoroughness. The music in the room was very enjoyable too. I highly recommend Dr Setya's office for treatment.
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Professional and caring treatment throughout my experience. The reception staff was lovely and efficient. Dr. Bergman communicated each step of the way, Tamara was gentle and expert. Susie was friendly and explained the process and aftercare so well! Thank you!
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I was referred to Dr Setya by a coworker of mine and I will definitely be referring him to others. Very professional and friendly. The office staff is great!!!
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Had a wonderful experience with removal of two back teeth due to bone damage in preparation for replacement surgery. The entire staff excellent in preparing me and answering questions, Dr Setya and his assistant Susie were friendly, competent and professional and responsive to my needs, they easily overcame the trepidation I had from a previous unhappy dental surgery years ago and I highly recommend them.
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Thank you Dr Setya and Susie for taking such good care of me yesterday. I had 3 implants and never felt any discomfort or pain. I would highly recommend this practice as the doctors and staff are friendly and most of all very caring.
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Always a pleasant experience. Daniela is the best. Careful and professional. Love everyone in this office. Dr. Setya is amazing!
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I just got gum grafting done and they made me feel comfortable and felt no pain during the procedure.
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I highly recommend this dental practice. Dr. Bergman did a great job with my gum graft surgery. She and her staff made the entire process almost seem somewhat pleasant. The staff are also very friendly and professional.
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I brought a really tough case that required extraction and implant. I, my dentist and my orthodontist were all very happy with the results.
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Dr Setya and his team and staff are all just wonderful and kind.. professional and friendly. Good group of people!!! Thank you!!!
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Dr.Setya and Staff made me feel so comfortable. I looked up to the tissue grafting procedure. They were wonderful, kind, professional. They answered all my restricted diet questions 6 weeks during and post op procedure. Now 6 weeks out and I have healthy gums :) I would highly recommend the office. Fantastic attentive kind office staff. Always on time at follow up appointments. Great scheduling team. Thank you.
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Dr. Bergman is by far the best periodontist I have ever been to. She is thorough, compassionate and very personable. The office staff is super friendly and caring. Her assistant, Trinity, is great too. They all make going to the periodontist a very positive experience!
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Frankly, I am shocked at how good this office is. Extremely professional, thorough beyond anything I could anticipate, and friendly. I came here for a second opinion and I am very thankful I did. Not only did they catch things the first periodontist missed, but they were significantly less expensive. Dr. Bergman is great. I highly recommend them.
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Doing a redo on a tooth with gum recession. Dr. Setya has graciously taken on the redo and so far so good. Tamara his assistant has been wonderful.
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I received a dental implant from Dr. Setya over 15 years ago and still have had no issues with it. My situation was quite complicated and took several appointments to complete the process. He is an excellent doctor and I highly recommend him to anyone needing an implant
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I went in for two gum grafts and although it was not easy, Dr. Setya made it much more comfortable. Update: Since my last review I had another gum graft on 5 teeth. Dr Setya made the procedure as painless as possible. He did a great job and I love my new gums.
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Had a cleaning appt with Robin a hygienist I just met. Very thorough explained things each step and took time to educate me noticing, I was only using the brush between teeth on the outside not the inside missing this part was of the teeth. I plan to change this immediately. I could tell he was there to serve and the cleaning was top notch.
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Schedule Your Gum Grafting Consultation Today!
Don’t let gum recession affect your smile and oral health. Protect your teeth and restore your gums with expert gum grafting at OC Perio & Implants in Mission Viejo, CA. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Gum Grafting
Check out these frequently asked questions, or contact us to speak with our team.
Where does the graft tissue come from?
Tissue may be taken from your own palate or sourced from a donor, depending on the technique. Our doctors discuss both options with you before treatment.
Will the result look natural?
Advanced microsurgical technique produces a restored gumline that looks entirely natural. Our doctors hold particular expertise in cosmetic soft tissue surgery.
Is there a scalpel-free alternative?
Yes, where your recession pattern suits it, we offer the Chao Pinhole technique instead. That approach avoids incisions and palate harvesting altogether.
How much does gum grafting in Mission Viejo, CA, cost?
The cost depends on how many teeth are treated and the technique chosen. Our team reviews the full plan and fees with you beforehand.
Does insurance cover gum grafting in Mission Viejo, CA?
Most plans cover a portion of periodontal grafting when it is medically necessary. Our team will verify your benefits and explain what applies.
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