Gum Removal - Gingivectomy

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#1 Post by **scrubalinda** » Wed May 17, 2006 3:54 pm

I have a molar that has had to move a long way. In the process, it has moved my gums with it. I now have a bunch-up of gums and have to see a periodontist for a Gingivectomy. Anyone ever had this? How did it go?

#2 Post by **Samantha08** » Wed May 17, 2006 7:24 pm

I had it done! Here is my post with pictures. If you have any questions just ask!

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#3 Post by **scrubalinda** » Fri May 26, 2006 5:29 pm

Well... I had it done... and it wasn't as bad as I thought.

He put that stuff stuff on the gums first to numb it a little. Then he did some shots of what I assume were novacaine. Then he just started cutting away. It just sounded like he was scratching on my brackets... which is what I thought he was doing until he said "Done". So, it was no big deal. It looked pretty gross afterwards, but he put this Silly Putty like stuff over the area. When I went back in 4 days, he took it off, cleaned it a little bit... and it looked completly normal. I was very surprised. It never hurt once.