freebird
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Post by freebird on Feb 15, 2017 15:32:54 GMT
I went to see the dentist/ortho this morning about working towards teeth straightening. I have a gum on the front that's receding badly. It's been bothering me for a while. He said I'll have to see a periodontist and have a graft taken off the roof of my mouth.
has anyone had that done? Long recovery time? he said it would feel like burnt the roof of my mouth. :/
Was it an expensive procedure?
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Post by blueswede on Feb 15, 2017 15:45:20 GMT
I had one and probably need another one. There was some bruising and bleeding. I think I had to eat soft food for about a week. The sensation that I remember was my tongue always going to the roof of my mouth until the scar became smooth again. I have insurance that covered part of it so I probably spent under $1000.
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Post by momof4grandmaof2 on Feb 15, 2017 15:47:23 GMT
Yes I have. I have had at least 12 teeth done. I had a fourth of my mouth done per year. Maxed out my dental insurance each time. It was not cheap. you wear a retainer like thing in the roof of your mouth to protect it. You are put to sleep to do it. Recovery is not to bad.
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Post by freebird on Feb 15, 2017 16:19:35 GMT
oh wow, this sounds really unappealing. lol
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Post by kckckc on Feb 15, 2017 16:41:21 GMT
I have had two. The procedure itself was easy and pain free - I opted not to be put to sleep.
The site of the graft was also pretty much pain free. The roof of my mouth hurt a lot. The first time I did not get the retainer type thing and it hurt to eat anything solid for about a week. The second time I got the retainer thing and it was much better. Unfortunately the retainer wasn't covered by my insurance - I believe it cost about $200, but it was worth it. The graft itself was about $1200 - my insurance did pay part of that amount.
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Post by micheley on Feb 15, 2017 16:55:19 GMT
 Well I'm glad you asked the question Freebird. I think I'll stick to Advil and triple strength ora-jel for a while.
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Post by freebird on Feb 15, 2017 18:09:29 GMT
Yes I have. I have had at least 12 teeth done. I had a fourth of my mouth done per year. Maxed out my dental insurance each time. It was not cheap. you wear a retainer like thing in the roof of your mouth to protect it. You are put to sleep to do it. Recovery is not to bad. Is your speech affected? I have to answer the phones at work so I'm wondering if I should plan for a day off. |
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Post by colleen on Feb 15, 2017 18:23:55 GMT
I had pinhole gum grafting -- no pain at all. I have had one quarter of my mouth done. Doing the next quarter in the summer.
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Post by stittsygirl on Feb 15, 2017 18:29:04 GMT
Thanks for the question and answers. My dentist is also suggesting that I see a periodontist about a graft. The idea of it gives me the willies, but I should probably get it done.
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Post by momof4grandmaof2 on Feb 15, 2017 18:47:45 GMT
I do not remember my speech being affected. I would be off work the day you have it done. I was put to sleep and novocain.
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Post by underwatermama on Feb 15, 2017 19:03:58 GMT
DH has two sides done last year. The recovery is awful (or at least it was for him). The roof of his mouth bothered him the most. It took him forever to eat anything for at least a week, maybe longer. Mac & cheese and jello were his best friends. When he scheduled it, they gave him the choice of doing both sides at once or one at a time. He said he was glad he did both at once because he would have had a tough time going back to get the other side done. Oh, and because he has low BP, he passed out after we got home the day of the procedure. Good times.
So if you're going to have it done, make sure you totally understand all the post procedure instructions and follow them. We also got an extra soft toothbrush for him from his regular dentist that he said was better than his regular soft one.
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Post by anniefb on Feb 15, 2017 19:07:11 GMT
I didn't even know this was possible. My gums have receded a bit but hopefully not to that extent. I think I'll up the flossing as a graft does not sound appealing.
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Post by tincin on Feb 15, 2017 19:07:57 GMT
Easy peasy. I had one done several years ago. The worst part of it was the shot in the roof of my mouth. I also had the guard for the roof of my mouth which I wore for a few days. Soft foods and no chewing on that side of my mouth too. Healed quickly and looks wonderful. I'm lucky, my dental pays 90% so it cost me but not horribly and certainly cheaper than losing that tooth.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2017 21:22:21 GMT
The Peas always manage to spook me a little, not over this procedure itself, but the fact that I have a friend who just had this on Friday, and in discussing that with DH, found out he'd had it before I ever knew him (well over 20 years ago.) Friend is doing just fine, DH hardly remembers his, so obviously it wasn't too traumatic at all. Good luck!
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Post by honeyb on Feb 15, 2017 23:34:31 GMT
I have had two. The procedure itself was easy and pain free - I opted not to be put to sleep. The site of the graft was also pretty much pain free. The roof of my mouth hurt a lot. The first time I did not get the retainer type thing and it hurt to eat anything solid for about a week. The second time I got the retainer thing and it was much better. Unfortunately the retainer wasn't covered by my insurance - I believe it cost about $200, but it was worth it. The graft itself was about $1200 - my insurance did pay part of that amount. I completely agree with the bolded part, only it was probably more like 10 days. And then for weeks after that I avoided chewing on the side of my mouth that they took the graft from. I hated it. The site of the graft was always fine from the start. If you can do donor gums, I would. |
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Post by anonrefugee on Feb 15, 2017 23:40:33 GMT
I accompanied a family member to the initial consult, they've yet to have the procedure.
A Cadaver graft is an alternative to using your own flesh, and might be less expensive. It's not really skin from a cadaver, but grown from those cells onto a mesh. Or something- I was trying to be supportive while thinking of Buffalo Bill. I think it has a shorter life span, maybe 20 years, while a graft from your own body might last forever.
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Post by AussieMeg on Feb 15, 2017 23:43:30 GMT
If you can do donor gums, I would. Say what now?!?!  |
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Post by honeyb on Feb 16, 2017 0:10:32 GMT
If you can do donor gums, I would. Say what now?!?! I know, sounds disgusting, anonrefugee explained the process well. I'd do that over using the tissue in the roof of my mouth any day. The site if the graft is great, it's the secondary site of this surgery that is bothersome. |
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Post by AussieMeg on Feb 16, 2017 0:40:58 GMT
Say what now?!?! I know, sounds disgusting, anonrefugee explained the process well. I'd do that over using the tissue in the roof of my mouth any day. The site if the graft is great, it's the secondary site of this surgery that is bothersome. Ah thanks, I missed anonrefugee's post, it was just before mine and I think I was recoiling in horror haha!  |
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Post by fitzy on Feb 16, 2017 1:35:13 GMT
I had it done over 10 years ago. It was more painful than child birth. I used multiple tubes of oragel to get thru it. Apparently I don't have much extra skin on the roof of my mouth. I told my dr absolutely never again. He said recently the newer methods are easy peasy. I don't believe him. Lol
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 4:04:29 GMT
I had it done, and yes, as I recall it was expensive. As I recall, it was painful and I did have to eat soft food for awhile.
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Post by anonrefugee on Feb 16, 2017 5:05:15 GMT
Say what now?!?! I know, sounds disgusting, anonrefugee explained the process well. I'd do that over using the tissue in the roof of my mouth any day. The site if the graft is great, it's the secondary site of this surgery that is bothersome. "Donor Gums" sounds much nicer than the term used at appointment I attended!!!! |
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Well I'm glad you asked the question Freebird. I think I'll stick to Advil and triple strength ora-jel for a while. 
