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calley03
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#1 Post by calley03 »

I have not posted in a long time. I had my braces put on in December. My ortho referred me this week to get a frenectomy (not sure if that is spelled right) and they had one appointment yesterday, or in September, so I got it done. The doctor ended up doing the fronectomy and trimming around 6 teeth (pretty sure thats how many). Anyway, they told me I was going to be in a lot of pain and even prescribed pain pills (which I did not get filled). Anyway its been over 24 hours and I have not had anything that I would consider pain yet. I just wondered if anyone knows how likely this skin is to grow back, the Doctor told me it is possible, and if anyone knows how quick it heals? Thanks!
Impressions on 12/5/05
Full Braces(ceramic top, metal bottom) 12/19/05


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calley03
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#2 Post by calley03 »

I forgot to mention above that I felt a great deal of pressure during the procedure, no pain though. I don't know if that is normal but it is something I never want to go through again.
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Samantha08
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#3 Post by Samantha08 »

Did your ortho do the procedure with a laser? I had mine done as well, and I never felt any pain whatsoever, even after it was over and it was healing. It took about a week or two to look completely normal, but they heal pretty quickly. Just do everything that your ortho told you to and you'll be good as new in no time. I have a post on this board somewhere that I posted pics on, if you search for it you should be able to find it. :)
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gunter8888
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#4 Post by gunter8888 »

About a year ago I had my lower fronts done w/ the laser, as well. The smell during the proceedure was less than pleasant, but there was no pain. For a day or two afterwards my gums felt a little like when you burn your tongue on hot tea or coffee, but definitely not a big deal. The sure look good now!
Expander in 8/9/06
Lowers on 11/30/06
Uppers on / Expander gone on 1/31/2007
Class III elastics added 3/14/2007
Expander #2 - 6/27/2007
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ingyandbert
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#5 Post by ingyandbert »

I would love to trade places with you. I've got the opposite problem. I need gum grafts in all four quadrants of the mouth. One side one month, the other side the next month. What a pain!
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ingyandbert
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#6 Post by ingyandbert »

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fantasia
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#7 Post by fantasia »

They do this at the ortho? I know my regular dentist had mentioned it years ago. My ortho also mentioned it. I didn't know they could do it though.
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Braces on: September 9, 2004
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fins
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#8 Post by fins »

Is this done by a regular dentist or endodontist or someone else? I don't think orthos do this procedure. Did you have an iv or novacaine?
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