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Subject: Re: Anyone have skin grafts?

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Jim

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Date Posted: 17:01:57 07/08/04 Thu
In reply to: Betsey 's message, "Anyone have skin grafts?" on 05:49:03 07/08/04 Thu

I've never had gum grafts, but I do want to get them for a place where the gum has receded a bit, if it's not corrected enough with my orthodontic treatment.

I'm sure it's a little uncomfortable. They numb you up, cut a small piece of tissue from the roof of your mouth or near your back teeth, and then stitch it to the area that has receded.

If it is suggested and if your roots are showing, you really should do it. It's nothing you can't handle, I'm sure. I believe that if the roots are showing, you are much more susceptible to cavities in the root and possibly periodontal disease. I'm not positive about the periodontal disease, but it seems logical that you'd be more susceptible.

>I had a new hygienist at the dentist the other day,
>and she mentioned that my ortho treatment says I'm
>supposed to have skin grafts to cover up where my
>roots are showing on my front teeth. I hadn't been
>aware of that before. Their showing doesn't bother me
>because when I smile my mouth doesn't open that wide
>anyway. Has anyone had skin grafts? Are they painful?
>How long does it take to recover? Argh -- I thought I
>was almost through!

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