Instead of freaking myself out more by googling "gum grafts" and reading all kinds of crazy stories, I thought I'd ask here if anyone has had to do this. I saw the periodontist today and am a little freaked out. I have to get this done - NOT FUN!
If anyone has had any experience with this I'd love to know how bad it was and what recovery was like: how long it took to recover (eat, talk normally, not be in pain), when you would have felt comfortable doing a show afterwards, would you recommend being sedated for it (I have that option), etc.
For those of you who haven't heard of this, it's just like it sounds....taking skin/tissue from another area (the roof of your mouth) and attaching/suturing it to your gums where it's needed. NASTY! It's basically done in cases like mine to prevent further gum recession so my teeth don't eventually fall out. NICE.
Anyway, any info would be appreciated. :blushing: Thanks!
If anyone has had any experience with this I'd love to know how bad it was and what recovery was like: how long it took to recover (eat, talk normally, not be in pain), when you would have felt comfortable doing a show afterwards, would you recommend being sedated for it (I have that option), etc.
For those of you who haven't heard of this, it's just like it sounds....taking skin/tissue from another area (the roof of your mouth) and attaching/suturing it to your gums where it's needed. NASTY! It's basically done in cases like mine to prevent further gum recession so my teeth don't eventually fall out. NICE.
Anyway, any info would be appreciated. :blushing: Thanks!