Cause control
Treating active gum disease, correcting brushing technique and pressure, and managing clenching or grinding where present.
Exposed roots and sensitive teeth
Gum Recession Treatment in Kathmandu
Receding gums expose the root of the tooth, which is softer, more sensitive, and more prone to decay. Treatment stops the recession progressing, and in suitable cases covers the exposed root.
- Find out why it is receding before anything is treated
- Root coverage grafting available where the site is suitable
- Sensitivity managed from the first visit
Overview
About Gum Recession Treatment
Gum recession means the gum margin has moved away from the crown of the tooth, exposing root surface that was never meant to be visible. Patients usually notice it as teeth that look longer, a notch they can feel with a fingernail, or sharp sensitivity to cold.
The cause matters more than the appearance. Recession driven by gum disease needs the disease treated. Recession from aggressive brushing needs technique changed, or grafting will simply fail the same way. Recession from a thin gum type, a high frenum pull, or teeth positioned outside the bone needs a different plan again. Treating the appearance without the cause is why recession often comes back.
Once the cause is under control, the exposed root can sometimes be covered surgically. Connective tissue grafting and related techniques move or add tissue to rebuild the gum margin. Not every site is suitable, and we will tell you plainly which of yours are.
Treatment details
What we can do about recession
The first goal is always to stop it getting worse. Coverage is a second, separate decision.
Sensitivity management
Desensitising treatment in the clinic plus the right toothpaste at home, which usually brings relief within weeks.
Connective tissue grafting
Tissue is taken from the palate or a substitute material is used to cover the exposed root and rebuild a stable gum margin.
Composite root covering
Where surgery is not indicated, exposed root can be sealed with tooth-coloured material to reduce sensitivity and decay risk.
Know the signs
Signs of recession
- Teeth look longer than they used to
- A step or notch you can feel at the gumline
- Sharp pain with cold drinks, cold air, or sweet food
- The root surface looks darker or yellower than the crown
- Food catching in new spaces near the gumline
- A tooth that looks noticeably different from the one beside it
Patient journey
What to expect
We keep the process clear so you know what is happening at every stage.
Measure and photograph
We record how much recession is present at each site and photograph it, so change over time is measured rather than guessed.
Identify the cause
Gum disease, brushing trauma, thin tissue biotype, frenum pull, tooth position or grinding. Usually it is more than one.
Stabilise
Treat the cause and settle the sensitivity. Some patients need nothing further once recession has stopped progressing.
Consider grafting
Where coverage is realistic and worthwhile, we plan the graft and explain the healing honestly before you decide.
Why patients choose us
Why choose Gums & Giggles for gum recession treatment?
Surgical training
Root coverage is periodontal surgery. It is planned and performed by an MDS Periodontist, not referred out.
Honest about coverage
Not every recession can be covered. We show you what is achievable at your sites rather than promising a full result everywhere.
Cause-first approach
Treating the cause is what makes the result last. Grafting over an unaddressed habit fails.
Monitored over time
Measurements and photographs at review visits show whether recession has genuinely stopped.
Aftercare
Protecting a receded gumline
Change the brush, not just the technique
Soft bristles only. Medium and hard brushes are a common cause of the problem in the first place.
Let the brush do the work
Light pressure, small movements, no sawing across the gumline. If bristles splay quickly, you are pressing too hard.
Use a desensitising toothpaste
Used consistently rather than occasionally, it builds up protection on the exposed root over several weeks.
Protect against grinding
If you clench or grind, a night guard reduces the load that drives recession at the gumline.
Common questions
FAQs about Gum Recession Treatment
Do receding gums grow back?
Gum tissue does not regrow on its own once it has receded. It can, in suitable cases, be replaced surgically with a graft. The realistic goal without surgery is to stop the recession progressing and manage the sensitivity.
Is gum grafting painful?
The procedure is done under local anaesthetic, so it is not painful during surgery. The donor site on the palate is usually the more noticeable part of healing, and most patients describe the first few days as uncomfortable rather than painful. We provide pain relief and clear aftercare instructions.
How long does a gum graft take to heal?
Initial healing takes about two weeks, with sutures usually removed in that period. The tissue continues maturing for several months, and the final appearance is judged at around three to six months.
Will my sensitivity go away?
Sensitivity from exposed roots usually improves substantially with desensitising treatment and the right toothpaste, often within a few weeks. Where it persists, sealing or covering the root surface is the next step.
Find us
Visit our clinic in Kathmandu
Conveniently located on Dhobidhara Marg, minutes from Lazimpat, Maharajgunj, Naxal, Baluwatar, and Thamel.
Clinic information
- Address
- Dhobidhara Marg, Near Kumari Hall, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
- Phone
- +977 984-1243430
- Hours
- Sunday to Friday, 10 AM to 7 PM
Teeth looking longer or feeling sensitive?
Book a recession assessment. We will measure it, tell you why it is happening, and show you what can realistically be done.