Kristie
08-03-2003, 09:45 AM
I had gum surgery about 4 weeks ago and I now have large gaps between my teeth where the gum used to be.
My Peridontist tells me this is quite normal and that my gums are now healthy.
That's great news but, cosmetically speaking, it doesn't look good.
I'm taking 1000 mg. of Vitamim C daily and brushing and flossing like a champ and it doesn't seem to be helping.
Does anyone know if the gums will eventually grow back?
Thanks!!
My Peridontist tells me this is quite normal and that my gums are now healthy.
That's great news but, cosmetically speaking, it doesn't look good.
I'm taking 1000 mg. of Vitamim C daily and brushing and flossing like a champ and it doesn't seem to be helping.
Does anyone know if the gums will eventually grow back?
Thanks!!
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tiramasu
08-04-2003, 10:04 AM
what your periontist probably meant is that before the surgery your gums were inflammed, inflammation makes your gums swell. now that the surgery's been done and the inflammation has gone, the swelling has gone down, making it look as if your gums have shrunk, this sometimes happens after scaling (removal of calculus/tartar).
i don't think there's anything that can be done to make your gums grow,but there are prostheses that can be made to make appearance look better but a lot of patients don't like these and they pose hygiene problems which my exacerbate periodontal disease.
if you're worried, as always go back to the periodontist and have a chat and see what he can do
i don't think there's anything that can be done to make your gums grow,but there are prostheses that can be made to make appearance look better but a lot of patients don't like these and they pose hygiene problems which my exacerbate periodontal disease.
if you're worried, as always go back to the periodontist and have a chat and see what he can do