{"id":206,"date":"2018-05-25T09:12:12","date_gmt":"2018-05-25T09:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/blog\/?p=206"},"modified":"2018-05-25T09:12:12","modified_gmt":"2018-05-25T09:12:12","slug":"pinhole-surgery-washington-d-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/25\/pinhole-surgery-washington-d-c\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know about Pinhole Surgery in Washington D.C."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/AdobeStock_97836495-300x199.jpeg\" alt=\"examination of gum tissue\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/AdobeStock_97836495-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/AdobeStock_97836495-768x509.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/AdobeStock_97836495-1024x678.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Your teeth need healthy gum tissue to stay healthy for a lifetime &#8212; and they require plenty of it. If you have had gum disease or severe gum recession, your dentist may recommend a non-surgical procedure called the Chao Pinhole\u00ae Surgical Technique. What is it? What are the benefits? And is pinhole surgery right for you? Keep reading for the answers to these and other questions about gum regeneration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinhole Surgery Replaces Missing Gum Tissue<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum recession is when the periodontal (gum) tissue pulls away from where it should be against the teeth. Aside from the cosmetic issues that arise when the teeth look longer than they really should, gum recession can cause oral health problems like tooth sensitivity and even tooth loss. Recession can be the result of gum disease, aggressive tooth brushing, and certain medications. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional treatment for gum recession requires a scalpel and sutures. Healthy gum tissue is removed from elsewhere in the mouth and sewn onto the area where it has been lost. The pinhole technique, by comparison, offers a nonsurgical treatment that minimizes discomfort and bleeding. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the pinhole method, your dentist creates a small hole in the gums and pulls healthy tissue into the area where it is lacking. Collagen is then inserted to stimulate the growth of new periodontal tissue here. Over the course of several months, healthy tissue is generated and recession is corrected. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many Benefits of Pinhole Surgery<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For patients who are dealing with recessed gums, the pinhole gum rejuvenation method offers a number of advantages. Some of the most significant include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No scalpel or sutures are required with this procedure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding is minimized<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtually pain-free<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does not require harvesting of healthy gum tissue from elsewhere in the mouth (grafting)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovery time is quicker<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fewer visits to the dentist are required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No need for unsightly stitches after the procedure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can return to work right after the pinhole surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And many others! <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Needs Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have had periodontal disease or are dealing with the unsightly effects of gum recession, pinhole surgery may be a wonderful option for your smile. To find out for sure, schedule an appointment with your dentist who offers this solution. This is the only way to repair missing gum tissue without the need for gum grafting, stitches, and sutures! <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet the Dentist<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/about-us.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Yelena Obholz<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a general dentist offering comprehensive dental services to patients in and around the Washington D.C. area. She is specially certified to provide the Chao Pinhole\u00ae Surgical Technique for gum recession. To learn more about this procedure or to schedule an appointment for any other general, restorative, or cosmetic treatment, go ahead and contact the office by calling <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">202-364-8989<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your teeth need healthy gum tissue to stay healthy for a lifetime &#8212; and they require plenty of it. If you have had gum disease or severe gum recession, your dentist may recommend a non-surgical procedure called the Chao Pinhole\u00ae Surgical Technique. What is it? What are the benefits? 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