I had a gum graft using tissue from my roof of my mouth. The gums have healed but there is some additional bulk now. I would like to know if shaving down the gum leaves the gum looking different texture and color than the rest of the gums or if it looks natural. I ask because I also had a lower free gingival graft and that heals differently in terms of look. A doctor helped answer my previous question so now this is my follow up - regarding scaring. Thanks for helping :)
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Are you symptomatic in the area of the recession? If not, then it's not that big of an emergency. From the Pictures that you have sent it seems that it is a Bite related issue. A Pankey trained dentist will be able to identify the bite related cause of the recession. Find...
There are options to treat this, but it will require some examination and investigation. Xrays are important here as well. An orthodontist could give you options to align and intrude the teeth, and a periodontist would explain surgical options to you. By the way, I'm not sure either...
It is normal to have some oozing of blood from the palate ( if the source of grafting) or from the surgical site. What you see as "black" is most likely a blood clot. Follow your post op instructions. Stay on soft food , avoid brushing the site. Do not soit/ smoke/ or use straw to...