Because of insurance reasons, I need to get any possible surgeries taken care of. On certain teeth my gums have receded a lot such that (I think) surgery would be the only way to restore the gum tissue.
I did find this product which helps with bacteria and biofilm. Probably costs a lot since forms have to be made of your teeth.
Not to worry... I had these procedures done when I was in my early 20's; I'm 37 y/o, now. They gum grafting went fine, and the transplanted tissue held up this many years. However, due to nightly teeth grinding and jaw issues that I didn't attend to right away, the gum area along other teeth not affected by the first surgery have now been affected. I may be facing round #2 myself.
The surgery back in the day may be different from today's advancements. Gum was taken from my soft palette and affixed to the receding areas with sutures. A friend of mine who had multiple transplantations of gum over the last few years talked cadaver (gum) transplantation with me. Things have changed!
Those of us who were patients with orthodontics in our teens are often in need of this surgery. So, too, are those with bruxism, chronic illness like tbd's, etc. I'm not sure if you've seen an actual periodontist, yet, but, that would be the place to start. He/she will be able to tell you exactly what would be best for your mouth. I have found that my 3-month dental cleanings have been helpful, as have a necessary scaling procedure and nightly wearing of a mouth guard. A few preventative steps can go a long way for those of us blessed with compromised gum health.
Hoping that you find success/achieve a good outcome with your gum surgery/health!
Best to you, Told you...
Posted by MichaelTampa (Member # 24868) on :
I had the surgery, one side about half a year ago, the other side about 1.5 years ago.
I think most periodontists still do the surgery by taking from the roof of the mouth. Mine will do that if you really want it, but most of his patients choose a material where they take skin from a cadaver which has been processed to remove the cells, but what remains is a "grid" that allows cells to grow around the grid. So, it is a little bit more like you are growing your own gums.
My dentists are telling me that I need to get my bite realigned, or else the recession will happen again (and I am getting there on it). So that is something to keep in mind as well.
Posted by terv (Member # 29410) on :
I feel better about this surgery from your replies. I really fear it. No I havent seen a periodontist yet. I go to the dentist in 2 weeks and am going to ask about one.
I have bumped up my cleanings to 3 months mostly because of my horrid tea stains. I receive less complaining from the dental hygienists by doing this.
I had an appliance made for my bottom teeth when I thought I had TMJ. Turned out to be lyme. Maybe I can use this for any grinding issues? I hate to spend more money. I haven't been told that I have any alignment issues.
I think my recession is caused by improper brushing I just now discovered what direction the 45 degree angle should be at. Can't believe I was doing that wrong.
Michael, I have heard about the cadaver material. I assume you haven't had any negative effects regarding your lyme by introducing this material?
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
I was told I needed that many years ago. I didn't get it sometimes I think doctors tell you you need something when they see you have good insurance . I have not had any problems
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
I was told I needed that many years ago. I didn't get it sometimes I think doctors tell you you need something when they see you have good insurance . I have not had any problems
Posted by MichaelTampa (Member # 24868) on :
quote:Originally posted by terv: I feel better about this surgery from your replies. I really fear it. No I havent seen a periodontist yet. I go to the dentist in 2 weeks and am going to ask about one.
I have bumped up my cleanings to 3 months mostly because of my horrid tea stains. I receive less complaining from the dental hygienists by doing this.
I had an appliance made for my bottom teeth when I thought I had TMJ. Turned out to be lyme. Maybe I can use this for any grinding issues? I hate to spend more money. I haven't been told that I have any alignment issues.
I think my recession is caused by improper brushing I just now discovered what direction the 45 degree angle should be at. Can't believe I was doing that wrong.
Michael, I have heard about the cadaver material. I assume you haven't had any negative effects regarding your lyme by introducing this material?
No negative effects that I am aware of, and no reason to believe there were negative effects from it. I did ask and they said it is scrubbed of all cells, so theoretically no living microbes or living parts from other humans, just the grid. Also, nothing immun-suppressive needed like steroids when they give it to you, because there is nothing that your body would reject or fight against.
I should remember to point out that the first time I had it done, the inflamation took like a week before it went down, I looked crazy like I lost a fight for about a week. The second time that didn't happen, inflamation went down in a day or so like it normally should. I assume the difference was for the second time, I was taking hydrocortisone daily for insufficient adrenal function, and did take a little extra hydrocortisone (anti-inflamatory) for a couple days, as my doc recommended. So, having proper adrenal function (or replacement pills in my case) can help it go smoother.
Posted by kidsgotlyme (Member # 23691) on :
I was having a horrible time with my gums until I started oil pulling. My gums were in perfect health at my last dental appointment and the lady cleaning my teeth just kept on talking about how pretty my teeth were. I highly recommend it.
Posted by terv (Member # 29410) on :
Did oil pulling regenerate your tissue? If so was it significant? On some teeth I have a significant part of my root exposed.
I did find an article where it talks about oil pulling and oral health