1/11/2024 0 Comments Joshua vallum pics![]() My lips were a little bruised and so was the side of my face.Īnyway, the consequences of delaying gum graft surgery are much worse than the actual procedure. I was also sore where they inserted the numbing (Novocaine?) injections on the inside of my mouth. That sensation of eating a piece of pizza with cheese that’s much too hot is what you’ll feel on the roof of your mouth sometimes. It might be because I was expecting much worse.ĭon’t try to be a hero. I do not consider myself to have a sky high tolerance for pain, but found it to be pretty manageable. There were also no loud grinding noises, except for once when it felt like the surgeon was scraping my teeth. I felt little pinches when they numbed the roof of my mouth and cheek, but that was it. She consulted the Periodontist, gave me some Valium, and then all was fabulous. The surgeon’s assistant seemed surprised and asked if I felt okay enough to have gum graft surgery. However, 40 minutes after I took the Halcion (it’s in pill form), I felt only a little tired. The Halcion also has a slight amnesia effect. Speaking of prescription medicines, I also took an antibiotic and used an antiseptic mouthwash. Obviously, you will not be able to work or care for children in that circumstance. When I made higher calorie and protein-filled shakes, I felt noticeably better all around.Īlso, if you are in pain, you may need to take a stronger pain killer like Vicodin. “Eat” a bunch of liquid meals throughout the day. You’ll eat less and, therefore, may feel weak. Plan Nothing for About 3 Days After Gum Graft Surgery I ate soup like a dog at first, ladling it into my mouth with the spoon upside down on my tongue and then hoisting it into the back of my mouth to swallow. You need to get comfortable with your post-surgery mouth and a random chunk getting into that area is freaky. Eat Totally Pulverized Food for the First Few DaysĮven small vegetable chunks in soups might be hard to deal with the first day or so. Plus, whoever is taking care of you is going to need to know what to do. And, I was out of it at home for a while. I don’t remember them, because some were given after the gingival graft surgery when I was out if it. Have Someone Else Also Listen to Post Care Instructions To be honest, I don’t remember it much but I took comfort in knowing that my earbuds were in. It was very helpful to listen to some music during the procedure. I wore it until my stitches were out and afterward for a few days, only while eating. It puts pressure on the donor area to help prevent bleeding, your tongue from playing with the stitches, and food from getting caught in them. My stent was like a retainer that covered most of the roof of my mouth. I don’t like to look at stitches so I didn’t look, but was told there were about 13 small ones up there. The modern version allows for the roof of your mouth to be stitched whereas the old school version left the donor site as a gaping hole. Go over your options with your Periodontist and get really comfortable with them. With Halcion (and a Valium topper, explained below), I had zero concept of time so if they had done my whole mouth, I would not have been the wiser. I was told the IV was totally not necessary (reserved for people with extreme dental fears), and in the end, I agree. The IV sedation was $500 per hour and would involve not eating for a certain amount of time prior and all that. I still had awesome expatriate insurance, but I hear that in the US, the latter two options are not considered “customary or reasonable” by some US insurance companies, therefore, these gum graft surgery costs might not be covered. I was given the option of being awake but numb, being consciously sedated with a drug called Halcion, or an IV drip that would knock me completely under. *Shiver.* I’ve Had Gum Graft Surgery So Here’s What I’d Suggest 1. I wish I hadn’t watched the presentation outlining the procedure as I would have been okay not knowing the details.īasically, they cut tissue off the roof of your mouth (the donor area), cut the gums off around your teeth, peel them down, stitch the donor tissue on and then stitch the gum tissue back over that. If your gums are receding due to orthodontia, over brushing, genetics or bad luck, you’re likely to need a gum graft. I've Had Gum Graft Surgery So Here's What I'd Suggest.
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