Gum Surgery plus skin graft to fix receding gums. Honest experience
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ย. 2020
- This is my experience with gum surgery to fix receding gums. If you’ve been putting it off, this might help you make a decision.
I had this done in Florida. I looked into pinhole surgery beforehand but it was thousands of dollars more expensive. - บันเทิง
What a calm lady 😅 I love it
Thank you!
You are a lovely person, you made the whole process look so calming, wished you had done a second video on the next procedure
I’ve had two and still need to schedule my final third. Maybe I’ll do one more. 😊
@@CyndiEdwards Please do, i honestly admire you for having a soothing calm wholesome energy throughout the whole video. Very informative
Thank you so much for sharing. I am getting tissue grafting done on just my bottoms and have been soo anxious and scared! Almost putting me into panic attacks! Watching you be awake during the experience has been so wonderfully reassuring and I know I can do it now. Your video has just given me so much peace of mind and has stopped me from panicking.
I was just like you before getting mine done. Deep breathing will help with the anxiety. The first few days are a bit rough but it was not all that terrible. Thankfully after getting upper and lower done, results have lasted. Stay positive. Let me know how it goes!
@@CyndiEdwards I saw you mentioned in another comment you were in Tampa Bay area. What doctor performed the surgery and what insurance would you recommend that covers this type of procedure. Did teh same person do all your surgeries? How frequent were follow up visits to ensure the surgical site was healing correctly?
I was considering graft or Pinhole method , but I am starting t think the Pinhole may have more room for error and failure than a traditional graft. I am just unsure about the reattachement of the gum tissue from the pinhole.
I would appreciate your answer regarding the doctor and the insurance used. Thank you.
Dr Elliott Deweese. My insurance was Ameritas which wasn’t great.
Oh I never knew him craft can be done per tooth. I have this molar at the top of my teeth that when I pick with my finger it’s very sensitive. Glad to know thank you Cyndi for the information.
This was encouraging. Still wondering if I will need it. Thanks so much.
Go to a dentist and ask???
thanks cyndi! i was really anxious about the procedure
You’re welcome!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I go through the same procedure tomorrow. I hope I fair as well.
Best of luck! Once it’s done, you’ve got it in the rear view mirror. 👍
Thanks for this Cyndi, it really helped calm my nerves. I got my gum surgery yesterday on upper and lower left and definitely the worst part is in the chair. 3 1/2 hours in the chair and trying to picture all the gory details was no fun. Freezing was the worst part. I went through over $600 of nitrous oxide but today I find there is no pain at all. Don't even need ibuprofen or anything. Definitely feel like the stitches are going to be annoying but as long as the results are good I would say I'll be okay with doing the other half when the times comes.
I’m so happy to hear this. Thank you for sharing your experience. The anticipation is the worst part and often people will go down the wrong rabbit hole. My doc used lots of freezing liquid before the needle so that part wasn’t bad. I’m glad your second day was pain free. The stitches are a bit annoying but really not terrible.
how much did the procedure cost you in total?
@Caprieye789 after all was said and done it was about $1500 if I recall correctly.
@@CyndiEdwards wow hopefully I'll find something similar in the east coast
Good luck. Hopefully you’ll find someone great who will do it for a “reasonable” price.
I just paid $1,600 for one tooth w sedation. To see you paid that amount for 8-9 teeth makes me feel like I'm being ripped off.
Thank you for sharing your experience. My dentist has wanted me to get a consult for this procedure and I've really been dragging my feet after doing some research and watching videos. I'm normally not that difficult with medical stuff, but there's just something about this that creeps me out. I think it's the cutting into the roof of your mouth bit.
That was the part that freaked me out the most. I did not want to do it for that reason. I put it off for years. The first day when I went home was the worst. It bled a bit and when the freezing wore off the stitches felt kinda weird. If you take all your drugs and stick with liquids for a while, you’ll be fine.
@@CyndiEdwards do they not give you pain meds?
@@CyndiEdwards Hi Cyndi. I couldn't find the follow up on your upper teeth. 10 days ago the endodontist repeated a surgery from 41 years ago and had to cut me from the gum line on my 2 front teeth, meaning I now have immediate gum recession and I plan to have your type of gum surgery done so I can keep my FOUR front teeth since all were adversely affected in being sliced. Pin hole is BS and it thins the depth of the tissue so how are gums that are all stretched out able to help support the roots? Right? SO did your front teeth gum surgery turn out okie dokie?
@@dubb9020 I was given meds and I took them but I didn’t need too many for pain.
@@JJAVA-wt6eo there’s been a bit of recession since I had the upper teeth done but not bad. I still haven’t done the upper right side because it’s tough scheduling the time. I’m not afraid to do it again I just need to know I can fit it in.
Hi Cyndi! I read all of your comments. I just want to confirm with you that you don't regret getting the procedure done at all. It sounds like you don't as you have had multiple surgeries on different days weeks apart. I would like to hear your overall thoughts after getting the procedure done as to whether it was all worth it. Thank you for your time!
Hi there. I’m actually getting stitches out tomorrow for my top left gums. I would say it was worth it but we’ll have to see how well it lasts over the course of a year. I’ll get the top right done next. The second round was much easier than the first since I could still chew on one side. It’s been 3 weeks since my last procedure and all feels great.
@@CyndiEdwards How do you feel now?
@@lozr666 I feel great.
Today, I was scheduled to do this surgery in my upper left, but the doctor 👩⚕️ told me recover time ( I do have implants) will be 4 to 5 weeks . I decided to hold the surgery, to have the time off from my job .Thank you for sharing your experience
I had my graft a few days ago. :) It wasn't bad at all. Worst part honestly is the stent I have to wear. It just gets in the way of trying to get food down.
Sorry you’re dealing with that. I didn’t have a stent. Thankfully that area heals fairly quickly.
Thanks for sharing. Not looking forward to getting this done. Was told that the stitches will come out 2 weeks post surgery, but seems like it could be longer. Thats good to know.
How did it go?
i’m getting this done tomorrow and am honestly really nervous and scared about it. i’m seventeen and have waited this off for years because my family thought my smile was normal until my dentist said something when i pointed it out. thank you so much for this video !
I’m getting my last procedure today! We’ll probably both be in the chair at the same time. We’ll be OK. In a week it’ll be a distant memory. 👍👍
@@CyndiEdwards back from my procedure. they let me listen to my music to help calm me down and i was put to sleep. i could remember them a feeewww times , but it’s really blurry. im uncomfortable and am in little pain but overall it went well. did get nauseous after but that’s because of the meds. your reply really helped me focus today!! thank you!!
@@pineosprig fantastic! I’m home too. The steroids are helping with the swelling. Rest now. Cheers!
@@pineosprig Did they put you to sleep through an IV or mask?
Thank you. I had the bottom done this morning.
That’s great. I hope you’re doing ok. Better days ahead.
Helpful video. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Hi, I just had my first surgery 3 days ago. I didnt feel any kind of pain on the roof of my mouth during or after the surgery. I could feel pressure on the surgical site as they put the gums there but I couldnt feel anything when they cut into the roof of my mouth. I'd rate the gum pain a 6.5 out of 10, it is irritating but not unbearable. They didnt give me any steroids, just a pain med and an antibiotic, along with a medicated mouthwash. The worst part of the whole thing is not getting to eat. I cant eat solid food for 2 weeks. I have to wear a retainer for 2 weeks as well.
Yes, not eating solid food is strange. You might lose a few pounds whether you want to or not. The second week I was eating noodles, mashed sweet potatoes etc..so it wasn’t terrible. Good luck with your healing. It will be a memory before you know it.
@@CyndiEdwards Thank you.
Thank you for this video! I am meeting to discuss this next month with my dentist. I have some recession throughout, but really bad on 1-2 teeth which we will start with for the graft. I’ve had braces, wisdom teeth removed, and a few fillings so i’m pretty good with dental pain, I just HATE the numbing shots, and with the recession my teeth are super sensitive to cold so i’m most nervous about the numbing/freezing process. If I’m only having 1 or 2 teeth done, do you think healing will be pretty straight forward? Both are on the top row of teeth.
You’re welcome. Make sure the dentist puts a numbing liquid on your gums before injecting. You’ll be ok. Let me know how it goes.
Thank you for your honest video! I have a gum graft on my bottom front in December and then bottom right next year. My biggest question that I can't seem to get an answer on is could you talk the days afterwards? I have a job where I am on the phone all day and can only miss one day of work for this. Thank you!
Hi Anna, I could talk afterwards. I sounded a little funny but everyone could understand me. I'd try to take one day off after the surgery if I were you or try to get it done on a Friday. You may end up a little bruised. Protein shakes will be best for a day or two. Good luck. If you have any more questions don't hesitate to ask.
@@CyndiEdwards Thank you!!
are you able to drive yourself home after the surgery? I dentist told me that I need to have someone with one to take me home. And may I ask what can you do or eat during the first week after surgery? When can you start talking normally? Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
I drove home afterwards. They only froze my mouth, I never went to sleep. I drank smoothies and had soup (not too hot) for the first two days and very soft food after that for about a week at least. I was able to talk fairly normally through it all. I would definitely take a few days afterward though to just chill out.
Very amazing video
Wow this was really helpful. I recently had a gum graft with donor tissue on the bottom and it failed. I am going again to have it done taking tissue form the top. I am nervous but think I will bring music like you did...so glad you put this up. They wanted to sedate me but. Think I will be ok.Could you feel it when they cut the tissue from the top of your mouth?
I was so well frozen I didn’t feel it much when they took the skin off the top. I barely took my painkillers after day 2. I had a little bleeding when I first got home but that stopped before I went to bed. Thankfully that area heals fairly quickly. I admit I was terrified before I did it, but the anticipation was the worst part. Not eating solid food is annoying but it wasn’t the end of the world. Yes, soothing music helps. I even use it when I have a cleaning. 😊 Let me know how it goes.
Hi how did it fail? What do u mean? I’m curious because I want to know everything about this before I consider it
Hi Cyndi. Thanks for your video. I had my first gum graft yesterday and I wasn’t expecting the recovery to be this unpleasant. I have a plastic palette covering the area they took the gum from at the top. I was told to remove this after day 2 but I’m nervous it will still be bleeding when I remove it. Can you offer any advice / your experience with removing the palette? Thanks a million!
I didn’t have a palette. Let me know how it goes. It should ok after 2 days.
Hi Cyndi , thank you for the video. I am having my surgery pretty soon . I have to ask when did you start eating soft foods, and what foods were you eating? Thanks
I started off with shakes and smoothies. Started eating very soft food after about 4 days if I recall correctly. I’m going back for my final procedure next month, that will be on one side and the tissue will come from a tissue bank so I’ll be able to eat fairly normally on the other side of my mouth within a day or so. Good luck. The worst part is the anticipation.
@@CyndiEdwards thank you so much
did u get a stent for your palate (roof of mouth)? very informative video thank u:)
Also, how did u clean the area in the healing process? just mouthwash?
No stent. They give you a special rinse to use. The strangest sensation is the stitches. You’ll be ok, I promise.
@@CyndiEdwards Thank you so much!
Sorry how long did it take for the top of the mouth to heal? Did the dentist put a tent to cover it up? I heard this part is the most painful one even after the surgery? I am so anxious of getting it
It took about a week for the roof of my mouth to fully heal. No tent. It honestly wasn’t that bad. Lots of smoothies and soup, nothing hard.
I'm 16 and I have to get this procedure done soon and to be honest I'm super duper nervous that I might feel pain during the whole process but we'll see how it goes
Your dentist will likely freeze the heck out of your mouth. Try to relax and take deep breaths during the procedure. Whenever I noticed I was tensing up I told myself to calm down and focused on the music I was listening to. The procedure was not that bad. You’ll be OK. The anticipation is the worst.
i’m 16 and have to get it done too :(
How did it go? Did the numbing hurt?
Thanks for sharing! May I know what kind of soft food do u have during the first 1 month?
I was able to eat normally after a few weeks. Smoothies, noodles, soup, mashed potatoes..
I'm starting to get concerned because it's been at least one month, the implanted area is bright pink and I think it's supposed to look the same as the rest of gums. Also they gave me ZERO instructions, just a piece of ice and ,,you're good to go."
I had to google after surgery care because if I didn't do that, everything would be screwed :') I have no idea what to think at this point, they even told me I can normally brush my teeth which would tear apart the stitches.
I'm sorry to hear you were given no instructions for after care. My dentist instructed me to not brush the area for weeks. It takes time to fully heal. If you have to go back for more, I would recommend another dentist.
I need this... and I’m about to cry because I’m 19 and my teeth are in extreme danger. I’m currently doing everything I need to do to save my 2 bottoms teeth. I’m so upset. Any tips? Did it hurt ? The thought of having skin put on and removed freaks me out.... I’m terrified. I never been through anything like this before. This was unexpected and I didn’t know how danger I was until now.
Your video really calmed me. But I saw a comment saying theirs failed... and I’m scared that might happen to me.
The last thing I ever want is tooth loss.
I was freaked out by it and totally scared. That’s why I put it off for so long. It really was not that bad. I had some skin removed from the top of my mouth for the first procedure. They used a tissue bank for the others. Dentists have good freezing methods. Getting it done is the first step to having it behind you. I’m glad I did it. Try some relaxation exercises. If it saves your teeth, it’s worth it.
How did it go?
Thank you for your video. I've heard that there are different types of gum graft. Can you please tell me which one you had done? Thank you so much.
For the first couple of bottom teeth they took skin from the roof of my mouth. For the top teeth they used tissue from a tissue bank. Healing after using tissue from the tissue bank was easier and faster.
Thank u much for this video. I want ask u .did u feel pain through surgery ? was it too much bleeding ?
what is the actual time for surgery from start to finish ?
I didn’t feel pain during the surgery. My mouth was well frozen. It took about about 1 1/2 hours. The only bleeding happened when I got home and it was from the top of my mouth. It wasn’t terrible. Thankfully that did not happen on day 2.
@@CyndiEdwards thanks for u and hope u are fine all time ..
I am having this procedure done tomorrow. my tooth roots are exposed, my recession is pretty severe, it was worsening faster and faster - no one ever mentioned a gum graft until my new dentist sent me to the periodontist because of the poor state of my gums, bone & teeth. My question is, does the gum graft look natural after it has healed? thank you!
Once it heals, nobody will be able to tell you had it done. I’m healing now from my final procedure. Make sure you don’t give in to temptation to look at it too early. Give yourself some time. Let me know how it goes!
I’m getting lower tooth gum graft and 2 pre molar tooth extractions in one sitting next week! Wish me luck
How did it go??
I’m starting a new job 2 weeks after my procedure. Just from your experience, would you reschedule? I’m so nervous I’m going to look and feel awful and don’t want to make a bad first impression if I’m not fully healed
After a full two weeks you should be fine. Any swelling or bruising should be gone. Your call though.
Thank you!
Did your bottom gums end up being different colors because the roof of your mouth is a lighter pink then the original color of the gumline? Thank you for sharing.
Bottom gums looked just like the top. You’d never know I had it done.
I just had mine done today. I fell asleep a few times during surgery and didn't feel anything except pressure from them cutting. It was cold and they had blankets. I woke up and was sent home. I sent photos to a lot of people I didn't mean to send them to. Then I got home, took my meds, and slept for hours.
There's a bandage on the roof of my mouth, nothing too annoying but I'm able to have egg drop soup without problems. I'm not swollen, but my bottom teeth have a slight annoying pain. It was more painful when my meds wore off. I'll update in a few days.
Sounds like everything went well. That’s wonderful! The next few days won’t be the greatest but if you follow all your directions, you should be fine. Keep me posted!
I'm on day 5 after surgery and things haven't been too bad. Some people say it feels worse than a burn on the roof of your mouth, but I haven't felt anything besides a bit of an annoyance with the bandage. Maybe it's the pain meds. They gave me etodolac for pain, amoxicillin for antibiotics, tramadol for bigger pain (which I only used twice), and a medication for swelling. I'm only on the amoxicillin now. I only used the etodolac once yesterday and I have only felt a slight tug from the stitches between my teeth.
I've been drinking herbal teas including green tea, with echinacea and fresh lemongrass to see if it helps me with healing.
The bandage on the roof of my mouth snapped in two pieces yesterday and it hurt my mouth a bit, but the pain went away. It looks like what's underneath the rip is healed.
I still have the gum "putty" over the graft, so I can't see that. I've been eating mushy foods ever since the surgery. Tuna was a bit too rough, so I don't suggest that. Basically, soup, Mac n cheese, mashed potato with eggs, applesauce, ice cream, egg salad, etc. That's what I suggest.
I'll update again next week when I go to my next visit.
@@PunkiMunki excellent!!! Thanks for the update. It’s going to keep getting better each day.
Day 17 after surgery: a few days ago they removed the bottom barrier I called "Gum Putty" and it has healed up very nicely. I thought it would look like Frankenstein's monster in my mouth, but it was healing very well. Everyday the graft is less bumpy. It didn't cover any recessed teeth much, so I'm hoping for it to creep up to cover the recessions, like some do. But if it doesn't, eventually I can go back to get that fixed. This was done to give me more gums where my gums were thin. After that heals, I'll have enough gums to use for coverage of the recessed gums.
After the bandage on the roof of my mouth came off more, it became a harder to eat again and the feeling that everyone mentions that feels worse than a burn was true at the moment. Now, that's almost healed completely. The bandage came off completely close to the two week mark.
After the removal of the barrier, I was told I can brush my teeth gently and floss carefully.
I think this is my last update. That should be enough info for anyone wanting to know the ins and outs of this procedure.
@@PunkiMunki For the procedure did they put you to sleep? If so was it through a mask or through an IV?
Thank you for your video! I think I May need a gum graft soon but am really scared. Can you tell me more about your donor gum graft experience? I want to do it but would prefer the option to use donor tissue instead
They used my tissue for the bottom teeth because they said it was better for the bottom. When I go back in November we’ll use donor tissue for the top. As long as you’re well frozen, the tissue removal isn’t painful. It was an odd sensation though as it healed. It bled a bit the first day but not at all after that. The top of my mouth had dissolvable stitches, the gums did not. Your dentist may tell you they can use donor tissue for your whole procedure. Either way, if a dentist says you need it, they probably mean it. I put it off for several years but finally decided to just do it.
It would have been nice to have seen before and after pictures and hear about how much this surgery might cost.
Total bill was about $1600
@@CyndiEdwards and how many teeth did you get grafted around?
@@PunkiMunki I think in total there were 8 maybe 9.
Did they recommend a specific toothbrush to prevent further recession? I want a sonicare but I’m nervous it’ll make things worse since it’s electric
They do recommend an electric toothbrush but you must use soft bristles. And let the brush do the work it’s hard to get out of the habit of doing it yourself!
The grafting cost you more than pinhole??? For me, it’s been the opposite experience, when getting some consultations. May I ask you where you went and how much it cost? Thanks! Regine
Great expressions dental in Tampa. My insurance was useless.
Since they gave you numbing stuff before the shots how bad did the shots hurt? This is what I’m most worried about!! I hate shots!!!!
That numbing liquid really helped because I hate shots too. I felt the needles, but it wasn’t bad at all. The numbing makes a huge difference.
Hi Cyndi,
How are the results of your gum graft surgery?
Did the grafts heal well and the results are still maintained ?? Or did u have recession in the grafted area again ?
Hi there, I had a tiny bit of recession but my dentist says not enough to have to do it again. My latest round on some upper gums which used tissue from a tissue bank, has healed really well. I had that done about 4 weeks ago. 👍
@@CyndiEdwards hey, sister can gum graft be done from tissu bank if i don't want to dentist cut roof of my mouth or is it painful plz tell ?..... Love from 🇮🇳🇮🇳
@@mdimran-ht3wl it depends. My dentist used my own tissue for the bottom gums but a tissue bank for my top gums. Obviously the tissue bank was my preferred method. 😊
@@CyndiEdwards In my case my top gums graft needed and i want to do it from tissue bank.. Can dentist do the same what i will say toh him/her ,
@@mdimran-ht3wl tell them what you would prefer. If there’s a reason they need to use your own tissue, they should be able to explain why it’s best.
You are brave 💕
I put it off for a long time out of fear. Now I realize that was kinda silly of me. If you have a good dentist and you keep in mind this will take up a very small portion of your life, it’s not that bad at all. 😊
@@CyndiEdwards I am having one done next week., one video I watched I told my husband I don’t think I want to deal with that kind of pain ❤️
@@ranichalupsky2827 you’ll be OK. Just follow the instructions your dentist gives you. The discomfort is temporary. Let me know how it goes!
@@CyndiEdwards ok
My bottom gum is badly receded. I don’t mind going without food, but drinking is the major one. I drink a hell of a lot of water. How is it drinking and also brushing your teeth x
Drinking after the procedure was fine. You have to rinse with a special solution and avoid brushing while your gums are healing.
I will likely need a gum graft surgery soon. How was the pain after the surgery?
The pain was never terrible after surgery. I didn’t take half of my pain killers. The anticipation is the worst part of the whole procedure.
Cyndi Edwards thank you for getting back to me. You have definitely calmed my fears with your video.
I’m worried about losing the feeling in my palate, did you have any issues with that?
No problem with that at all. 😊
@@CyndiEdwards thanks for replying! I’m so scared about it! I keep emailing my periodontist so many questions about it, poor guy 😂
Was this gum graft on the outer area of your bottom teeth or the inner area by your tongue? Thx
Outer area. Just checking to see how much, if any, my new insurance will cover before I go back for the final procedure.
How did you eat and chew when you had the stitches?
I didn’t do a lot of chewing when I had the stitches in the top of my mouth. Mostly liquids and soft foods for about a week.
I live in Florida Too, Boca Raton, and need it done. Are you close by?
Up in the Tampa area
im going to need this and im scared to death but my teeth are really getting long and my gums are very thin. have you had any problems since?
No problems since I did it. I have to plan my last/next procedure. Just trying to time it properly. The anticipation is the worst part.
Did the procedure stoped you sensitivity?
I didn’t have a whole lot of sensitivity to begin with.
How severe does your gum recession need to be to get this ?
You couldn’t see the roots but there was a obvious indent where the gums were receding.
Was it expensive to get the gum grafts done? Does insurance oat for any of it?
Sorry, does insurance pay for any of it?
Insurance did help quite a bit. Now that I’ve left my job my new insurance does not cover as much.
@@CyndiEdwards Thank You for the information!
I might end up doing the tunneling technique
Where they insert the alloderm into the gums an this is for my buttom
What stresses me most is stiches in mouth for 10-14 days
And me not being able to lift weights for 7-10 days
All seems a bit overwhelming
Did you have the procedure? If so, how did it go?
@@CyndiEdwards oh no I didn’t do it yet.. but I’d like to get it over with, I’m just decieding of I want my dentist to do it or a specialized perodontost .. my dentist does all the cosmetic surgery’s an is qualified .. he wants 4000 or 5000
Insurance really should cover those procedures. It’s necessary not cosmetic. Argh
@@CyndiEdwards I have zero insurance am zero coverages
@@justineandserena I’m sorry. ☹️
I also take it..u could not hit the gym untill those stiches were out? An that is kinda unpredictable so it could be 2 full weeks no lifting
At least a week of no lifting. 😊
@@CyndiEdwards I understand this.. but say if it’s 10 ,11 days an stiches are still in.. it should be ok to lift
I’d say yes but I’m no dentist. 😊
@@CyndiEdwards that’s terrible that it could be that long oh my God
Are gum banks from deceased people? Those that have died and the tissue donated?
I do believe so. A big thank you to those donors!
How did it feel getting the roof of your mouth messed with? I’m getting mine done in a month and I’m terrified!
I was most scared about that. I was so well frozen I felt nothing. If you drink protein shakes, have soup and really soft food for a week afterwards you’ll be fine. That part of your mouth heals faster than the gums. 👍
Hi cyndi I want to ask you question how much did it cost you and you insurance it would so nice if I could be able to talk to you with all questions I have I gave gum receding I have not smile in 8 months
So sorry I’m only now seeing your comment. Did you have it done?
Do you loose feeling at the top of your mouth permanently ??! Or does it go back to normal after the healing process ??! Sorry for asking 😩 I just read something about loosing feeling at the top of your mouth permanently:( & now I’m scared to even do a gum graft 😭😭😭
Never lost feeling on the top of my mouth. That part actually heals the quickest. I can't tell I had a graft done at all. No lingering issues. I was scared too but the fear was worse than the actual procedure. As long as you're well frozen, you won't feel a thing.
@@CyndiEdwards omg , thank you for replying. One last question is the gum graft necessary only if the tooth root is getting exposed or can I have it done before it reaches the root ? Sorry for the questions is just that Ive just noticed that my bottom gums are receding but haven’t gotten to the point of the root being exposed! And I’m freaking out :( and my anxiety isn’t helping at all 😭😭😭
@@andreacalderon04 My dentist told me he used the graft on the bottom gums because it works better there. The root wasn't exposed. When I go back in a few weeks for the top, we'll use a tissue bank. I was just like you before I got it done. I put if off for years. Now I'm going back for more. The stitches are annoying but you'll learn to tolerate them. Hey, if it means keeping your teeth, it's worth it.
@@CyndiEdwardsOkay . So the whole gum receding takes years to reach the root ? It doesn’t happen overnight then ? Sorry for asking so many questions 😭😔
@@andreacalderon04 pretty sure it doesn't happen overnight, but I'm no dentist. My dentist told me for years that I should do it. I never have seen the root. I figured I'd get it done before we got to that stage. You've got this.
Hello any tips on eating? I just had this done today and the plastic retainer they placed on top to protect the roof of my mouth is so stiff and uncomfortable. I am wondering how am I going to be able to eat like this
Protein shakes are great. Soup that’s not too hot. After a day or two, soft foods like scrambled eggs, pasta, mashed anything.. it’s an adjustment but it’s not too bad. Keep telling yourself that it’s a blip in your life that will be a memory before you know it.
@@CyndiEdwards It’s been over a week that I had the procedure and the roof of my mouth still hurts. It doesn’t look like it is healing fast enough. Do you think this is normal
Do you feel sensivity in the gum after the gum surgery
No sensitivity at all.
I plan on getting this done does the numbing hurt? I know this may be personal but for a few teeth how much should someone expect to pay
Make sure they use numbing liquid before the needle. That’s a total game changer. I honestly don’t know how your dentist will price out the procedure. They’re usually happy to answer those questions before you commit to having it done.
@@CyndiEdwards thank you how long did the surgery last and did you bleed a lot?
@@TopDawgGamingOffical I didn’t bleed much at all. Just a bit when I first got home.
@@TopDawgGamingOffical surgery lasted just over an hour.
Can I take a shower a few hours after the surgery, before going to bed?
Hmmm. Not sure. Dentist is a better person to ask. 😃
I just got told I need a skin graft on my gums under my one tooth
Ok, that’s not so bad. If you follow the directions your given you should be fine. You have to be patient as it heals.
How much was this and which clinic is this?
This was in Florida. Total cost was around 3k
How much did it cost for the bottom of your teeth?
Under $300 with good insurance. Over $800 for top with terrible insurance. 😊
Okay I am looking at having this done. I have humana insurance. I'm just trying to get a ball park estimate of how much just the bottom of my mouth would cost. That's actually better that I thought I was thinking like $3000+
I guess my question is how much did the bottom half cost before insurance. Like total bill.
@@JessicaJohnson-tt7oz to be honest, I don’t know. I only remember what I paid out of pocket. I did notice that different dentists charge different amounts for the same procedure. It pays to shop around. I talked to 3 before I settled on the one I went with.
Is the gum super painful after anesteshia wear off
Not too bad really. Just avoid hard food for a while.
I'm scared how can u describe the pain of the stiches gum ang extracted impacted wisdom tooth
Thank you bunches I am having this procedure and I was going to say to hell with it ! 😂😂😂
You’ll be OK. Good luck.😊
I just did it Monday. Totally painless. Don’t watch to many videos here that will scare you. One thing I can tell you. Make sure his an excellent Periodontist, and well educated.
@@fresherthanfashion3247 I am thrilled to hear this!! Thank you for sharing your experience.
@@CyndiEdwards Well my third day. Only thing is I started smoking today. I couldn’t wait longer.
@@fresherthanfashion3247 this is the perfect time to kick the habit. 😊
How old do you have to be?
I know some people who had this done just after high school. I think the dentist is best to make that determination.
How expensive is it?
It depends on if your insurance will help at all. My total was probably about a grand. Make sure you get the amount up front.
May I ask how much it costs?
It cost about $800 per side but it could vary from place to place.
@@CyndiEdwards Tysm im trying to get an idea. I appreciate you!
Front or back or bottom teeth???
Started with some on the bottom. Then moved to upper left. Waited a few months and did upper right. All done now.
I had mine done. It failed. Think seriously before you put the money into this surgery.
I’m so sorry to hear that. Mine has held up thankfully, but everyone is different.
How it failed?
You are so beautiful!
Are you able to brush your teeth at least I don’t know about this 😮💨?
If they do one side you can brush the other. You will also get a rinse to use.
im fucked, im going to need this i can see the root on one of my teeth. from overbrushin and brushing to hard
hi cyndi i am so worried i have recession but i am afraid from gum grafting
I was afraid too but it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. Ask if they can use gum tissue from a tissue bank. I had both. The gum graft takes a bit of time to heal but it was ok. Just be good to yourself after the procedure.
@@CyndiEdwards is it painless? i am not motivated at all and i have really bad gum recession
@@CyndiEdwards idk if i get scaling they might fell
@@nayhaanwar6080 my dentist froze my mouth really well before doing the gum graft. It hurt a bit when the freezing wore off but it was bearable. I put it off for years but now I’m really glad I did it.
@@CyndiEdwards but mt age is 19 am i too young for this?
damn no pain meds?
I think I took one or two pain pills. It really wasn’t that bad. It’s worth it. You’ll be OK.
How painful is this process? And is it okay if you wait for 2 3 years before you get it done?
It's not painful if you get well frozen beforehand. It was a little uncomfortable when the freezing wore off afterwards but not too bad. I put it off for about 5 years before I had it done. How long you wait depends on how quickly your gums are receding. Your dentist will give you a better idea of the situation. Good luck.
@@CyndiEdwards thank you
@@CyndiEdwards what is the price for this surgery
@@voltz3734 I image it varies from dentist to dentist. My first procedure with insurance was less than $300 my next procedure will be closer to a thousand. More gums and worse insurance. My second procedure was postponed until January due to a storm.
@@CyndiEdwards Hey thanks for posting the video! I'm thinking about doing this, was wondering what issues/complications there can be? I was hearing sometimes the grafts can fail - does that mean they have to remove again? Basically trying to understand the risks with this surgery. And does your mouth feel normal and do you have feeling on the gums. Thanks in advanced :)
Hello how r u . my gum surgery is scheduled next week can u plz tell me how painful it is and how much time take to recovery bcz I have two kids one is 18 months old so m very tensed
If they’re using skin from the top of your mouth it takes longer to heal. You’ll be ok. The first few days are the toughest but I was able to sleep and drink smoothies. The pain wasn’t too bad. I didn’t need to take all the pain meds they gave me. Once a few days pass, the most annoying thing are the stitches. Just remember the pain during recovery is temporary and can be managed.
Thanku so much for the reply. it’s giving me some strength.
@@vanitaperiwal641 let me know how it goes if you do it. 😊👍
@@CyndiEdwards sure Thanku 😊 feeling nervous
How many months it will take to eat like normal.
How much did this cost 💲
About 4-5K I just recently found some receipts.
@@CyndiEdwards see mine are bad from my auto Disease and I don’t have insurance Do you have any other advice
@@mommabearcrimelifehaleighc585 I wish I had advice to give. You may have to shop around to find a dentist who can do it for a reasonable price. Good luck.
What's the point in making this video if we don't get to see the work?!
I think we all know what receding gums look like, especially if you have them. I did this to help people overcome their fear of the procedure. I put it off for years for that reason.