Pinhole® Surgical Technique - Edinburg, TX

A quick, minimally invasive solution for gum recession!

Pinhole® Surgical Technique - Edinburg, TX

A quick, minimally invasive solution for gum recession!

Gum recession is a typical problem in which the gum line recedes and this usually develops gradually. Many individuals are unaware of it!

Gum disease is perhaps the most common trigger of recession, although it can also be caused by:

Brushing Too Hard
Genetics
Grinding of the teeth

Sensitivity, loose teeth, or teeth that seem longer than the others are some of the milder symptoms.

However, whatever the cause of gum recession, it should be treated as soon as possible to prevent

Tooth Decay
Infection
Increased Sensitivity

Gum surgery, however, is not always necessary.

Dr. Jeffrey Alvarado of the Lakes Family Dental is an expert in the Pinhole® Surgical Technique, a non-invasive, comfortable treatment that does not require any grafting!

What is a gum graft?

A gum graft is a type of surgical procedure meant to treat gum recession that removes healthy gum tissue and grafts it to the affected areas of the gums.

Unfortunately, as with other oral surgeries, complications can arise, including:

Bleeding
Swelling
Infection

And, of course, it’s possible for the gum graft to fail and require more surgery to fix.

What is the Pinhole Surgical Technique?

The Pinhole Surgical Method is a non-surgical alternative to gum grafting because it does not involve cutting or sewing the gums!

Instead, Dr. Alvarado creates a tiny pinhole in the gums where the recession has occurred, then carefully guides the gum tissue back to a more natural, healthier position with special tools.

The procedure is completed by inserting collagen strips to keep the tissue in place.

This is an incredibly SAFE and EFFECTIVE way to correct gum recession and is full of benefits for patients!

Why Choose the Pinhole Surgical Technique?

There are many benefits that come with using the Pinhole Surgical Technique to treat gum recession, like:

Immediate Results: See results immediately after treatment, with none of the swelling or stitches that come with gum grafting!
Fast Recovery: Since there are no invasive techniques with pinhole surgery, most patients that undergo this procedure are able to return to their normal lives the next day.
Minimal Pain: Thanks to its minimally invasive nature, most patients only need a local anesthetic and experience little to no pain, bleeding, or swelling.
Treats Multiple Areas: The Pinhole Surgical Technique allows experts to treat multiple places on the gums at once, reducing treatment time and getting faster results!
A Scalpel-Free Procedure: There is no cutting with this technique - a special tool is used to make the pinhole, avoiding the need for scalpels, stitches, and other invasive tools.

Finally, the last benefit patients receive after undergoing the Pinhole Surgical Technique is that once the procedure is over, that’s it!

Since you use existing tissue to fix gum recession, there are no preparatory procedures that need to occur.

Plus, there is no need for follow-up treatment, since this is a minimally-invasive procedure!

Dr. Jeffrey Alvarado and the team here at The Lakes Family Dental are proud to offer this procedure to all patients in the Edinburg area and whole Rio Grande Valley.

For more information on the Pinhole Surgical Technique, please contact our office to schedule a consultation!

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