Gum Grafting: Tips for receding gums?
in Dentistry & Oral Hygiene ·
It really just comes down to the dentist you pick and how much work they actually do. The only real downside is when things don't go as planned—recession can still happen even after a graft during the healing phase. I went through it myself; first, they tried pulling my existing gum tissue down, which was a bust, so then we had to move on to a graft. Usually, there’s one appointment to take an impression for a protective guard—you'll need it to protect the stitches on your palate—and then a second appointment for the actual surgery.
Talking about pain is pointless, honestly. Everyone’s pain tolerance is different. You don't necessarily need antibiotics, just some chlorhexidine mouthwash. You can eat the next day, though I personally didn't touch a thing for 36 hours after mine, followed by a week of nothing but soft foods to "aid healing." Personally, I don't think it made any difference—I probably would have been better off just grilling a steak the very next day.
Living on a diet of mush is frustrating if that's the route you take.
Talking about pain is pointless, honestly. Everyone’s pain tolerance is different. You don't necessarily need antibiotics, just some chlorhexidine mouthwash. You can eat the next day, though I personally didn't touch a thing for 36 hours after mine, followed by a week of nothing but soft foods to "aid healing." Personally, I don't think it made any difference—I probably would have been better off just grilling a steak the very next day.
Living on a diet of mush is frustrating if that's the route you take.