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11-29-2010, 04:20 PM | #1 | ||
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11-29-2010, 08:00 PM | #2 | |||
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Hi p_v13,
Bone graft material is generally hard and does not resemble anything soft or soggy. Also, it is not very common to have bone graft material seep out of a surgical site a month or so post op. So I'm not sure what this is. Sometimes the dentist will put a collagen plug in the site on top of the bone graft... this acts sort of like a blanket to protect the graft and keep it in place during the initial healing phase. This plug is white and spongy.. but the plug actually becomes one with the initial blood clot that forms immediately after the surgery. So I would be surprised if that's what you were seeing. If it is pus and there is an infection there... you don't have to have pain or swelling because the bacteria has found an opening to seep out. If it is infection and that area closes off, then you would get pain and swelling. However, I am not sure what you have. By any chance.... could it be plaque? Are you brushing thoroughly in that area? Bryanna Quote:
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11-30-2010, 02:51 PM | #3 | ||
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Yes, i have been doing my best to keep the area clean. i floss, brush with an electric tooth brush, and rinse with warm salt water. also i clean the area again with chlorohexidine he gave me. I do all of this 3x a day and whenever i eat something. should i be doing more? Any suggestions? Oh, i wanted to know if part of your gums are suppose to feel numb. when i floss i cannot feel my gums in a certain area. i believe this is the part where he put the stitches in order to hold the flap of gum over the bone graft. will the numbness go away or is this permanent? Should I be alarmed? Thank you for answering my questions. i greatly appreciate them. P |
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11-30-2010, 07:54 PM | #4 | |||
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Hi p_v13,
The collagen plus that I mentioned is one piece. It does not separate from itself and it becomes engorged with blood from the initial clot. So I'm thinking it's probably not that. Did your dentist tell you it's ok to use your electric toothbrush? Some dentists suggest not to use it for the first 6-8 weeks post op. Gentle flossing is needed, but don't use the floss too aggessively. Gentle, "thorough" tooth brushing with a very soft bristle toothbrush twice a day, floss once a day unless food debris gets stuck in between the teeth someplace, and salt water rinsing 2-3 times a day. That is really all that is necessary for post op care after your type of surgery. Every time you brush along the gumline in both the front and back of your teeth, you should have the bristles of the toothbrush at a 90 degree angle along the gumline. Use gentle circular motions around the front and back of every tooth as this mechanical action will remove plaque and massage the gum tissue. Then use the brush in a back and forth horizontal motion along the biting surfaces to clean them. I think the white stuff is either a little bit of pus or plaque....... that's my guess based on your description of things. When do you go back to see the dentist? Bryanna Quote:
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12-02-2010, 10:33 AM | #5 | ||
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Thank you for your suggestions. I thought that using an electric toothbrush was too soon but asked him more than once if it was ok. I was told yes I could do anything. He didn't seem too worried about the white stuff when he looked at it and gave me the impression that I was worrying for nothing. I have a 2 month check up with him Dec. 9. I will mention again that I still see the white stuff every now and then. I will also ask if it is plaque or pus. Hopefully he can give me an explaination as to why this is happening. I do not want to go through this ordeal again. I have never had any problems with my teeth before and this one threw me. If it is plaque or pus, will he just give me more antibiotics and clean the area? Will that get rid of the white stuff? Again, I am not hurting but I do not want to wait til I get to that point and suffer major pains and problems. Thanks again for your advice. I will let you know what he said. -P |
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12-02-2010, 08:13 PM | #6 | |||
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Hi p_v13,
If it is plaque, he will instruct you on how to clean the area more thoroughly. If it is pus, then he will have to determine why it is infected and prescribe treatment and/or antibiotics accordingly. Hopefully it is something that is easily remedied. I know this whole thing has been an ordeal for you especially since it was so unexpected! Try not to worry about it.... just keep the area very clean without over cleaning =) Please let us know what he says on the 9th! Bryanna Quote:
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12-09-2010, 06:22 PM | #7 | ||
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It appears I am on the right track with my oral health. Thanks for your replies and suggestions. You have been very helpful. -P |
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