You may be wondering, Do gums grow back after gingivectomy? If so, the good news is that it depends on what kind of procedure you had done and how well you take care of your mouth. Gingivectomy is short for gingival recession, which means that part of the gum around your teeth has been removed or receded back into your mouth instead of sitting in its original place between your teeth and your jawbone.
My story about gingivectomy
I am 30-year-old male. While I was in my teens, some gum disease started to form on one of my front teeth. As time went by, it got worse. Since I had no way to afford professional help, I decided to save up for a dentist appointment. When I eventually went, I found out that it was way more complicated than expected, as there were lots of bone loss issues that needed to be resolved first; otherwise there was no way for them to restore my teeth properly.
The total cost for fixing everything would have been $1500 and all of that money had to come from me so it really took me some time just to gather all those funds. In all honesty, if I didn’t hurry with saving up money, there’s no telling how long it would have taken me. Anyway, when I finally gathered enough cash to pay for everything, they told me to go home and wait three months until they get things organized at their office (it wasn’t something they could do right away). In fact it was a lot longer than three months because of bureaucratic red tape since you can imagine how much paperwork is involved when working with state healthcare system. Plus doing something like removing an entire part of your jawbone is not exactly an easy task either!
What to expect during recovery
In some cases, recommend that your dentist perform a soft tissue graft to fill in any empty spaces left by missing gum tissue. This procedure involves removing tissue from another part of your mouth—typically behind your upper teeth—and transferring it to where it’s needed. This typically takes one or two office visits over several months.
The most common complication is dry sockets, which are more likely to occur if you smoke or have diabetes. Dry sockets cause pain that can last for weeks if not treated promptly. But don’t worry: Our periodontists use special techniques designed to minimize risk of complications while maximizing healing time so you can get back on track quickly with little interruption in your routine.
How will my teeth look after the procedure?
Gingivectomies are used to remove excess gum tissue that is blocking or irritating your teeth. Gingival tissue refers to gum tissue. Gingiva means gum, and ecto refers to outside. So, gingivectomy before and after essentially means removal of gum tissue from outside your tooth. If there is excess gum around one or more of your teeth, it may interfere with you ability to clean your teeth properly or brush them at all. A gingivectomy may also be called an exodontia when excess gum is blocking an entire tooth on one side only.
Long-term results
The recovery period is also relatively quick; most patients are able to return to work or school in about two weeks. The long-term results are also encouraging. Despite initial concerns about scarring and recurrence of gum disease, studies have shown that healing occurs rapidly with little scarring—and there’s no reason to think your condition will reoccur any more frequently than someone else’s who doesn’t have gum recession.
How long does recovery take?
Because it’s an invasive procedure, there is going to be some time needed for recovery. The amount of time it takes varies depending on how many teeth have been removed. A dentist will be able to give you an estimate of your expected recovery time once they’ve examined your mouth.
This process can vary from person to person, so you may find that you need more or less time than most people in order to recover properly. To get an idea about what happens in your mouth during recovery, think about what happens when you get a cut on your arm. You might not notice anything until it’s fully healed, but until then there are changes happening beneath the surface that make the wound stronger and ready for use again one day.
Final words of advice
Take care of your teeth! To most people, their smile is one of their greatest assets. There are so many modern procedures for improving dental health it’s almost overwhelming to keep up with all of them. If you don’t know how to take care of your teeth, then at least remember that regular visits to your dentist are essential for prevention and maintenance. Keep in mind that even if you choose to undergo a cosmetic procedure such as gum lift or gum abscess home treatment reshaping, these will only treat symptoms of neglect or poor dental hygiene. Take good care of yourself; it could be the best investment you make in your lifetime!