Soft tissue grafting is typically recommended to help cover the exposed root surface and to regenerate and restore the natural support for your tooth.  While minimal recession may not be a problem, it may progress rapidly and may eventually need tissue grafts.nnIn some situations it is not possible to cover the exposed root surface with soft tissue but the surrounding soft tissue is thin.  In these situations a soft tissue graft is recommended to thicken the surrounding soft tissue, release any active muscle pull on the gum margin, and to prevent further progression of gingival recession.