How long before it's ok to brush the teeth that had the gum surgery? It's been a week and I have a lot of plaque buildup already because I haven't been able to brush them. I don't see the doctor for another two weeks.

I was told to use a q-tip to kinda massage the area and clean it during the second week. I was not supposed to actually brush with a toothbrush and toothpaste until the third week after surgery.

Well, it'll be interesting to see what happens when I see the doctor again. I've gotten more advice on how to take care of my mouth from this board and the internet than from the doctor. I have read that you should still brush the rest of your teeth, just not the ones you had surgery on, which is what I've been doing.

Exactly.....I made sure to brush the rest of my teeth, just avoided the grafted area. This board is definitely helpful! I got a lot of info here before I had my first gum surgery.

I was also told to brush the side without the graft, starting the day after the surgery. It has been nearly two weeks since I had mine done and I was only able to start cleaning the graft with a q-tip a couple of days ago. My follow-up is this Wed so we will see what he says!

How did your follow-up go? I have mine tomorrow. I'm curious to hear what he says because the tooth next to the one I had grafted now looks like it might need the same.

My follow-up was fine. He said it is healing well. The hole on the roof of my mouth is completely healed, and the graft area is getting there but still a bit red, especially between my teeth. I am going back in one month for another follow-up and the plan is to have cleanings every 4 months to see if that helps. But I agree, the gumline on the teeth next to the graft now looks low and I wonder if I should have it there also.
How was your follow-up?