Hi All,

I'm congenitally missing both lateral incisors and just got bone grafts in preparation for dental implants on Wednesday (6/13) and I'm not in any pain, I actually feel great. I had a few questions hopefully someone can answer them:

1. My gums are really swollen and I've not been able to wear my partial (with the two fake teeth attached), I'm wondering if I continue not to wear the retainer, will my teeth move? Also, will my gums go back to normal so that I can wear my retainer again… it’s not fun going to work with missing teeth?

2. I can see a little piece of the membrane poking out through the site of bone insertion, is that normal?

3. I looks as though my two front teeth have shifted slightly to the left, is this due to the bone graft, or even possible?

Thanks, I appreciate any information!