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Bad smell/ bad taste from the gingival graft site is not notmal you should have the site evaluated to rule out infection. You will need antibiotic to clear this infection meanwhile,you should continue rinsing with chlorhexidine mouth wash yo keep area clean
Gum grafting involves the placement of either the patients own tissue or tissue bank tissue at the recipient site. Sometimes part of the graft material may not survive and this can result in a necrotic or bad smell. I would expect however that the wound should be well on its way to healing at 3 weeks so I suggest that you check back in with your surgeon and have them evaluate the cause.
Based on your photo, it appears that you may have some inflammation of your gums starting at the area of your canine tooth and involving your other posterior teeth. I can't render an opinion on the placement of the veneers relative to the "sub gingival" margin because I would have to see...
From the wear on your lower teeth you look to be a clencher or grinder. This likely is contributing to your recession. I would encourage you to get fitted for a nightguard by your dentist and see a periodontist (gum and bone specialist) for an evaluation and minor gingival (gum)...
It is better to have a gum graft regardless of future braces From the pictures, the gum tissue in the areas you have mentioned look very thin/ receeded100% root coverage will not be possible due to the amount of bone loss between your teeth ( loss of tissue fill between your teeth is...
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