Gum Graft Cost in Houston

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How Much Does a Gum Graft Cost in Houston?

The honest answer is that the average cost of a gum graft in Houston is a starting point, not a quote. The fee at our Midtown Houston office covers the surgical procedure itself with local anesthesia. The final figure is set by your case, not by an average.

Gum grafting is the procedure most people mean when they search for gum surgery cost. It covers roots that have been exposed by receding gums, which is what stops the sensitivity and keeps the recession from continuing. Other periodontal procedures are priced separately. Crown lengthening carries its own set fee. Deep cleaning, which is scaling and root planing, is priced per quadrant, so the exam determines the total.

What moves your number is how many teeth are involved, whether the recession has already cost you bone, and which graft technique your tissue calls for. Dr. Farhadian examines the gums first and quotes the case, so you are not working from a range you found online. Call (713) 322-7474 for today's exact fee.

Gum Surgery Prices at Omega Dental

Here is how our periodontal fees are structured:

• Gum graft: quoted per case, based on how many teeth are involved and the technique your tissue needs • Crown lengthening: a set fee per site • Deep cleaning, scaling and root planing: priced per quadrant

Procedures we have not listed, including osseous flap surgery and gingivectomy, are quoted after your periodontal assessment, because the fee depends almost entirely on how many quadrants are involved and how much bone loss has already happened.

We finance through Cherry, Affirm and Sunbit if you would rather spread the cost across monthly payments, and our annual membership plan keeps routine care predictable for patients without insurance. For today's exact fees, call (713) 322-7474 or visit our periodontics page.

What Is Gum Graft Surgery?

Gum graft surgery is a periodontal procedure that covers exposed tooth roots caused by gum recession. If your periodontist has recommended a gum graft, there is no need to feel anxious: it is a routine outpatient procedure with a high success rate.

Gum recession develops gradually over months or years, so many patients do not notice it until a dentist points it out. It happens when the gum around a tooth wears away or pulls back, exposing the root. Left untreated, gum recession leads to increased tooth sensitivity, root decay, and eventual tooth loss. A gum graft restores the protective tissue around the tooth to prevent further damage.

The Three Graft Techniques, in Plain Terms

Three techniques cover nearly every case, and the state of your tissue decides which one.

• Connective tissue graft. The workhorse. A thin piece of tissue comes from under the surface of your palate and is stitched over the exposed root. It gives the best root coverage and the most natural look, and the donor spot on the palate heals under a protective dressing.

• Free gingival graft. Tissue comes straight from the surface of the palate. It is the choice when your gums are thin and need thickness added so the recession does not continue.

• Pedicle graft. When there is enough healthy gum beside the tooth, a flap is rotated over from the neighbor, keeping its own blood supply. Nothing is taken from the palate, which makes healing easier. It simply requires spare tissue that most receded gums no longer have.

Dr. Farhadian tells you which one your tissue calls for at the exam, and the written quote follows the technique.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Gum Surgery?

You may be a good candidate if you have noticeable gum recession, gum disease that has not responded to non-surgical treatment, or a gummy smile that affects your confidence. Receding gums often make teeth appear longer than normal and increase sensitivity to hot and cold foods and drinks.

A graft treats receding gums by covering the exposed roots. It can be done on one tooth or several in the same visit. The benefits include protection from root decay, reduced tooth sensitivity, and a more even, aesthetically pleasing gum line. Patients with advanced periodontal disease may also require flap surgery to eliminate deep pockets of bacteria around the teeth.

Gum disease is common enough that none of this is exotic: nearly half of adults over 30 have some form of it. The share passes 70 percent past age 65. What matters is catching your case while the fix is still a small one.

Gum Surgery Recovery: What to Expect

Most gum surgery patients go home the same day as their procedure. Initial healing takes one to two weeks. The tissue finishes recovering within four to six weeks. Here are the key recovery guidelines your periodontist at Omega Dental will provide:

Day of surgery: You are numb throughout, or sedated if you chose that. Arrange a ride home if sedation is used.

First 1 to 2 weeks: Do not brush or floss the surgical site until we confirm it has healed enough. Eat soft foods, and skip anything hot, spicy, or crunchy.

Oral care during recovery: You may get an antimicrobial mouthwash to control plaque while the gums heal. If not, gentle warm salt water rinses keep the area clean.

Managing discomfort: Pain depends on the technique. Grafts that leave the palate alone cause little discomfort. When tissue is taken from the palate, expect moderate soreness for three to five days. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatories and, when needed, prescription relief keep it manageable.

What the Fee Includes, and What Else to Budget For

The quoted fee covers the facility, the surgical materials, local anesthesia and the surgeon's professional fee. Gum surgery is an outpatient procedure, which is exactly why it avoids hospital-scale costs. IV sedation, if you would rather sleep through it, carries its own per-visit fee.

Beyond the surgery there are a few smaller items. You may be prescribed an antibiotic, something for discomfort, and an antimicrobial rinse, all filled at your pharmacy and priced there rather than by us.

You will also have at least one post-operative visit so we can check how the tissue is healing, and complex cases sometimes need several over a few weeks. We tell you at the time of your estimate how many follow-ups your case is likely to need, so the number you are given is the number you pay. The full periodontal service list is on our periodontics page.

Why Patients Come to Us for Gum Surgery

Dr. Shirin Farhadian is a board-certified periodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. She completed her periodontics residency at Saint Louis University. She has also practiced for years as a Level 3 anesthesiologist, which matters when the treatment is surgical and you would rather not feel any of it.

We are at 106 W Gray St in Midtown, close to Montrose, River Oaks, the Museum District and the Texas Medical Center, and we are open Monday through Saturday. You get a written estimate before anything is scheduled. Call (713) 322-7474 to have your gums looked at.