re: So The Dentist Says I Need A Gum Graft

I’ve had this done multiple times. It’s not a walk in the park. You will not be able to swish or brush your teeth for at least several weeks, at least the area where the surgery was done.

Roof of your mouth will feel like someone took a match to it.

At least for me, it is not due to a hygiene issue. I’m 48 and have one cavity my entire life. I’m a clencher when I sleep, and I am also a Type 1 Diabetic. I’ve been told by multiple periodontists that gum recession has nothing to do with how hard you brush. Quite simply, it’s bacteria. Bacteria gets under the gum line and eats the bone away that stabilizes your teeth. I get my teeth cleaned four times per year now because some mouths produce more bacteria than others. I’ve had almost everyone of my teeth covered with gum grafts from my own pallet. I spent about $9,000 a few years ago getting it done. I now sleep with a night guard and my teeth/gums have completely stabilized now.

Ask yourself, do you grind or clench your teeth when you sleep? If so, that is likely the culprit.

I had it done as a kid. Couldn’t even keep down water the day of/after.

I’ve had 2 grafts and I’ve also had my gums surgically cut to remove scar tissue buildup. Slight pain when they numb it with the needle and from there it’s just sounds and pressure unless they have to do the laser cut. The smell was the worst bc you can smell your gums basically being cooked

I'd get a second opinion.

I don"t trust my dentist at all. I feel he tries to upsell me on procedures. I'm going to find a new dentist.

How much is he wanting to charge you for this?