I had a bone graft done 3 1/2 weeks ago on my front tooth *9. I feel tightness around my gum. I can't smile comfortably. In addition to grafting I had my dental implant removed due to poor positioning all at the same time. What might be the reason my gum feeling tight?
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When you get bone grafting, it is normal for the dentist placing the bone graft to overfill the site with the granules with the expectation that some will come out. I usually tell my patients not to worry if they feel some of the grains come out because I overstuff it to make sure that it...