Scared I messed up my gum graft. Is this normal?

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I had a gum graft 4 days ago and accidentially pushed it sideways alittle i think while washing my face i didnt think i was usuing much pressure but i can taste alittle blood in my mouth.. im scared its moved and ive now caused it to provably fail. I know not to look at it so i havent but did notice black tissue at the top.. is this normal? Could i have moved it that much to fail after 4 days? I was wiping my makup off and it would have hit the very edge of one side pushing it to the other .

Elly Tehrani, DMD, MSD · Answer

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 prevent further bleeding Do not pull on your lip/ cheek ( will disturb the healing and root coverage results). If you are still concerned , check with your surgeon all the best

Kathy Frazar, DDS, FAGD · Answer

Call the surgeon and let Him/Her look.  It will ease your mind if it is healing well!  The tissue will have a funny color as it is healing but checking with them is always preferred!

Scared I messed up my gum graft. Is this normal?

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