Gum grafts

alwaysbrassic

I just wondered if anyone had an experience of gum grafts and costs.
Due to over brushing I have caused my gums to recede on most of my upper jaw. This is very sensitive, and looks awful, and I wondered if gum grafting could be an option for me. I have no idea if it is financially feasible.
Thanks in advance.

welshdent

It is a difficult procedure and can have some issues with stability. It would also require you to have corrected the reason you had recession in the first place. Impecable oral hygiene. No one can say if it is suitable for you though. You would need to see a "periodontists". It is not something that your average general practitioner would be happy doing. Ask to be referred and get a proper assessment to your own needs and suitability.,

alwaysbrassic

Thank you. Is it a procedure that is used often? Also do you have an idea of cost? My dentist says the recession is stable, but I'm concerned as I have heard that gums recede further as you age, and the sensitivity is difficult to deal with already without it getting worse.

welshdent

In my experience no I dont see it a lot and I have never done one. the only person that could give you an idea of cost is the person doing it to be honest

brook2jack

Gingival grafts (gum grafts) are very rarely used and if they are it is normally using a process called guided tissue regeneration and would rarely be used in someone with receeding gums due to overbrushing. As welsh said you would need to see a periodontist and would need to budget at least £2000 for treatment !

Gums do not recede with age but with bad maintainance. Hopefully you have seen a hygienist and been shown how to brush effectively without destroying your gums. Your dentist has also hopefully advised you about how to deal with sensitivity.

Overbrushing is a common problem (along with grinding teeth which can also cause problems at the gum line) and gum surgery is not the way ahead when simple measures can stop further damage.)

Fire_Fox

Have you considered aloe vera based dental products to help with healing?

brook2jack

Utter quackery with no evidence that it helps periodontal disease whatsoever.

You have to physically remove the plaque to prevent/cure gum disease not use some wonder drug/toothpaste/mouthwash. If you don't remove the crud nothing will make difference!