Gum scrapping\surgery?

i'm going to get my gums fixed nexted week... what do they do and does it hurt?





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Gum scrapping\surgery?
The amount of pain you will have with any type of gum therapy depends on how involved the procedure has to be. Another factor is your own personal threshold for pain.


If you are having a deep cleaning just to remove calculus deposits under the gum and reduce gum inflammation that is less involved then having flap surgery. Most all gum therapy is done under local anesthetic for your comfort. If you are comfortable it makes it easier for us to work on you. It also gives you a more positive experience so you won't mind any follow-up appointments. Most clinicians will use a scaling device called Ultrasonic Scaling. It removes the deposits easier and flushes the area with water and sometimes medicine as they work. Hand instruments are also used to remove loose tissue and fine scaling. If you are having a more invasive procedure such as flap surgery, you will also be numb. Periodontal disease has different stages. If you have moderate to severe bone loss plus heavy debris, it is necessary to have the tissue pulled back in order for the Dr. to recontour or even add bone to an area. There are different methods used in all parts of the world. The recovery is fairly quick compared to other forms of surgery in the body.


The key I find to a quicker recovery is to educate and start the healing process even before the treatment is preformed. Start taking exta Vitamin C with Zinc. It has great healing ability. Eat good nutritious foods to boost your immune system. If you smoke STOP. Any gum therapy will be less effective with smoking. Start NOW with thorough brushing and flossing techniques. You have to brush (soft brush only) at an angle to the gums, not just on the tooth surface. If it bleeds, that's ok. Flossing HAS to go below the gum tissue and then curve around the side of the tooth in a "C" shape. Use up and down and circular motions on each side. Don't just go in and come out. FRICTION is the key to removing plaque before it turns into calculus. I recommend an electric type of brush for Periodontal patients. My favorite is the Oral B Braun, but Sonicare is another type that is popular also. If not already prescribed for you, a prescription type rinse is helpful for healing. It is a Chlorhexidine rinse. I usually start my patients on it just prior to the treatment and then for a little while after. Some clinicians will put a chip of this down into a deep gum pocket. Again, it just depends on their method.


Take an antiinflammatory such as Advil, Motrin or Aleve an hour before your appointment and then continue taking it for a few days after. If the Dr. prescribes something different then use that instead. I have been a Hygienist for 21 years and I am still surprised at how well some of my patients do even just a day after these procedures. You can rinse with warm salt water to aid healing and soothe the gums also. 2 tsps salt/warm water. After any of the special rinsing agents you should wait at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking anything...especially the Chlorhexidine. It makes everything taste "funky" lol. Good luck and just try to remember....you are doing the right thing for your overall health. Some pain should be expected, but I can almost bet it will be a lot less than what you think. Oh, a finally note...if you have cold sensitivity now or after the treatment, don't use any toothpaste with "tartar control" or whitening agents in it. They make your teeth more sensitive and SOMETIMES having gum therapy will unavoidedly cause sensitivity. I hope this helped to relieve some of your anxiety.
Reply:I've just had periodontal flap surgery done to myself. It basically involves detaching the gums to be able to clean up near the roots. It's done under local anesthesia, so there's no pain. It took me about an hour - totally painless. After you're through, the gums are sutured back and a tape is put on your gums. After about a week, you go back to the dentist for removing the stitches. Don't worry it's all for your good and it's painless. Good luck and wish you the best of health.

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