Has anyone had open flap surgery on thier gums?

I have gum disease and have been getting deep cleaning treatments at my dental hospital for about two years. My dentist suggest that I should have open flap surgery which will much improve the condtion of my gums.





I am pretty scared about it? Does it hurt? How is the recovery? can you eat?





Please help!!

Has anyone had open flap surgery on thier gums?
no but i know a few who need their other flaps that are in need of a good cleaning
Reply:ok first things first! DONT panic!





Its sounds scary ok but in fact its not as bad as it sounds. You will be given local anesthetic to numb your gums (this numb sensation can last generally up to 2-3 hours). You WILL feel sore afterwards but given good oral hygiene instruction you should notice a difference in your gum health. Corsodyl mouthwash is great after such surgery. ok it can cause some staining but that can be sorted easily afterwards and is not worth putting you off.


You may find you dont want to eat much later the same day but you should be ok to eat the day after but bear in mind you dont want to attack a T-bone steak!


It IS advisable to eat something before the treatment especially if you are nervous as this can help to keep up your sugar level and help you feel better in yourself rather than feel a little faint. . but this is easily avoided by eating normally before the appointment. So DONT starve yourself. . unless you are instructed to for something like general anasthetic etc.





You will be fine. .. .a little uncomfortable but like I said.....Corsodyl is great for this. . but do not use if taking metronidazole (certain type of antibiotic)





Hope this reassures





Xx