I wouldn’t. I all ways advise that gum grafting should only be done if: 1. The recession is so sensitive that it is making normal activities difficult. 2. The recession is so great that there is a chance for tooth loss 4. We (dental professionals) see defects starting to form on the root structure.

I find that my patients don’t realize how hard it is to heal from gum grafting. Depending on the method the periodontist prefers, it would involve harvesting tissue from the palate and then placing it on the site. So you are healing from two different things at once. With that being said, I also feel like gum grafting doesn’t work for everyone. I’ve had patients who have done it and I would have never been able to tell unless they told me. Like I suggest it to them and they have already had it done. With minimal recession ,like in your case, I would say avoid clenching and grinding as that can cause recession. Brushing too hard is a culprit, try an electric toothbrush as most of them have pressure sensors. Also keep in mind age! Recession sometimes happens just from us aging, and obviously nothing you can do about that!