I had a gum graft 7 weeks ago. I have no pain, palate and behind my teeth are still numb. Why is this? Is it normal?

I suggest you visit your dentist and have the situation checked out. It is possible that the retainer is rubbing on them and causing recession. Also, excessive scrubbing can be a problem. You aren't scrubbing the floors you are cleaning your teeth. Less pressure could probably be used. Your...

It is difficult to tell from your photo, but it looks like you may have had some trauma to that tooth. I would see a dentist for a complete evaluation with xrays and a periodontist for the gum. In my opinion a gum graft would be beneficial for you if the tooth is not fractured. There are a...

The healing time for gum contouring  depending on the extent and whether bone contouring is required also! Usually for gum contouring the length of time is 2 weeks to 2 months if bone is involved more time is required up to 4 months. It is best to ask the surgeon or the periodontist prior. It ...

In your case there is no loss of bone, therefore, no need for regeneration or graft. Your formation of black triangle should be treated with an extra good cleaning care.  Good luck, Dr. Franco

If you have underlying bone which comes too far down on the teeth, a laser gingivectomy gum contouring will not last and the tissue will simply grow back.  There is a procedure called Clinical Crown Lengthening or a Complete Gum Lift which removes and re-contours this excess underlying bone ma...

Be careful what you wish for! Your gums are extra thick because the underlying bone is thick. You have what is called a thick boney type. The gums get their health from the bone. With the thick bone you are unlikely to experience receding gums. Remove some bone and you might cause recession in...