OT: Bone graft after extraction

[Anonymous]

All three of my kids had their wisdom teeth removed, as did I when I was 18. Not one of us had a bone graft nor did the dentist mention this as something needing to be done.

[ucodegen]

The large silver fillings tend to act as a wedge in your tooth and can split them. Imagine a metal wedge in a tree and you using a hammer to hammer it in…it splits the tree. Thats why large fillings turn into cracked teeth.

I can attest to this.. particularly if the filling goes completely or almost completely across the tooth. I had a dentist when I was young that ‘overdrilled’ when doing fillings, the result being several cracked teeth now covered by crowns. I now pay a lot more attention to what doctors/dentists want to do.. and ask questions as well as try to get informed. There are good and not-so-good.. doctors and dentists.

I would also watch the type of toothpaste you use. Many of them add sugar to make it more palatable.. Best results I have had are with the Arm&Hammer baking soda based toothpastes.. some of them also contain Hydrogen Peroxide. They taste like crap but work very well. Be careful of keeping the toothpaste with Hydrogen Peroxide in your mouth too long though.

[ucodegen]

The large silver fillings tend to act as a wedge in your tooth and can split them. Imagine a metal wedge in a tree and you using a hammer to hammer it in…it splits the tree. Thats why large fillings turn into cracked teeth.

I can attest to this.. particularly if the filling goes completely or almost completely across the tooth. I had a dentist when I was young that ‘overdrilled’ when doing fillings, the result being several cracked teeth now covered by crowns. I now pay a lot more attention to what doctors/dentists want to do.. and ask questions as well as try to get informed. There are good and not-so-good.. doctors and dentists.

I would also watch the type of toothpaste you use. Many of them add sugar to make it more palatable.. Best results I have had are with the Arm&Hammer baking soda based toothpastes.. some of them also contain Hydrogen Peroxide. They taste like crap but work very well. Be careful of keeping the toothpaste with Hydrogen Peroxide in your mouth too long though.

[ucodegen]

The large silver fillings tend to act as a wedge in your tooth and can split them. Imagine a metal wedge in a tree and you using a hammer to hammer it in…it splits the tree. Thats why large fillings turn into cracked teeth.

I can attest to this.. particularly if the filling goes completely or almost completely across the tooth. I had a dentist when I was young that ‘overdrilled’ when doing fillings, the result being several cracked teeth now covered by crowns. I now pay a lot more attention to what doctors/dentists want to do.. and ask questions as well as try to get informed. There are good and not-so-good.. doctors and dentists.

I would also watch the type of toothpaste you use. Many of them add sugar to make it more palatable.. Best results I have had are with the Arm&Hammer baking soda based toothpastes.. some of them also contain Hydrogen Peroxide. They taste like crap but work very well. Be careful of keeping the toothpaste with Hydrogen Peroxide in your mouth too long though.

[ucodegen]

The large silver fillings tend to act as a wedge in your tooth and can split them. Imagine a metal wedge in a tree and you using a hammer to hammer it in…it splits the tree. Thats why large fillings turn into cracked teeth.

I can attest to this.. particularly if the filling goes completely or almost completely across the tooth. I had a dentist when I was young that ‘overdrilled’ when doing fillings, the result being several cracked teeth now covered by crowns. I now pay a lot more attention to what doctors/dentists want to do.. and ask questions as well as try to get informed. There are good and not-so-good.. doctors and dentists.

I would also watch the type of toothpaste you use. Many of them add sugar to make it more palatable.. Best results I have had are with the Arm&Hammer baking soda based toothpastes.. some of them also contain Hydrogen Peroxide. They taste like crap but work very well. Be careful of keeping the toothpaste with Hydrogen Peroxide in your mouth too long though.

[ucodegen]

The large silver fillings tend to act as a wedge in your tooth and can split them. Imagine a metal wedge in a tree and you using a hammer to hammer it in…it splits the tree. Thats why large fillings turn into cracked teeth.

I can attest to this.. particularly if the filling goes completely or almost completely across the tooth. I had a dentist when I was young that ‘overdrilled’ when doing fillings, the result being several cracked teeth now covered by crowns. I now pay a lot more attention to what doctors/dentists want to do.. and ask questions as well as try to get informed. There are good and not-so-good.. doctors and dentists.

I would also watch the type of toothpaste you use. Many of them add sugar to make it more palatable.. Best results I have had are with the Arm&Hammer baking soda based toothpastes.. some of them also contain Hydrogen Peroxide. They taste like crap but work very well. Be careful of keeping the toothpaste with Hydrogen Peroxide in your mouth too long though.

[ucodegen]

I had the tooth extracted approx. 1 month ago and the oral surgeon put in the bone graft material the same day.

That would worry me. When I had a root canal done, the endontist put some antibiotic ‘down the hole’ and then sealed the top with a temp filling. He then rechecked with x-rays about 2 weeks later to see if the small amount of infection at the tip had cleared before the root canal would be sealed and I would be scheduled to get the crown.

The bacteria that live in your mouth are very nasty. If they get into your bloodstream, they could wreck all sorts of damage, including causing chronic heart failure. The bacteria seem to like to attack the heart muscle.

[ucodegen]

I had the tooth extracted approx. 1 month ago and the oral surgeon put in the bone graft material the same day.

That would worry me. When I had a root canal done, the endontist put some antibiotic ‘down the hole’ and then sealed the top with a temp filling. He then rechecked with x-rays about 2 weeks later to see if the small amount of infection at the tip had cleared before the root canal would be sealed and I would be scheduled to get the crown.

The bacteria that live in your mouth are very nasty. If they get into your bloodstream, they could wreck all sorts of damage, including causing chronic heart failure. The bacteria seem to like to attack the heart muscle.

[ucodegen]

I had the tooth extracted approx. 1 month ago and the oral surgeon put in the bone graft material the same day.

That would worry me. When I had a root canal done, the endontist put some antibiotic ‘down the hole’ and then sealed the top with a temp filling. He then rechecked with x-rays about 2 weeks later to see if the small amount of infection at the tip had cleared before the root canal would be sealed and I would be scheduled to get the crown.

The bacteria that live in your mouth are very nasty. If they get into your bloodstream, they could wreck all sorts of damage, including causing chronic heart failure. The bacteria seem to like to attack the heart muscle.

[ucodegen]

I had the tooth extracted approx. 1 month ago and the oral surgeon put in the bone graft material the same day.

That would worry me. When I had a root canal done, the endontist put some antibiotic ‘down the hole’ and then sealed the top with a temp filling. He then rechecked with x-rays about 2 weeks later to see if the small amount of infection at the tip had cleared before the root canal would be sealed and I would be scheduled to get the crown.

The bacteria that live in your mouth are very nasty. If they get into your bloodstream, they could wreck all sorts of damage, including causing chronic heart failure. The bacteria seem to like to attack the heart muscle.

[ucodegen]

I had the tooth extracted approx. 1 month ago and the oral surgeon put in the bone graft material the same day.

That would worry me. When I had a root canal done, the endontist put some antibiotic ‘down the hole’ and then sealed the top with a temp filling. He then rechecked with x-rays about 2 weeks later to see if the small amount of infection at the tip had cleared before the root canal would be sealed and I would be scheduled to get the crown.

The bacteria that live in your mouth are very nasty. If they get into your bloodstream, they could wreck all sorts of damage, including causing chronic heart failure. The bacteria seem to like to attack the heart muscle.

[Anonymous]

I had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted on 2-18-10. Everything went smooth and I’ve had no swelling or intense pain. I took a few percocets over the first few days but nothing except ibuprofen since. Today’s the 23rd and I’m still having minimal pain on the side that was grafted, which they assured me was normal. They did the bone graft on the lower right because they were worried the bone had receded to the point that the next molar may have stability issues. This seemed reasonable to me because I put off this procedure for far too long. I was told back in my early twenties (I’m 31 now) I should have them removed but I was nervous about it and figured as long as they didn’t hurt they were okay to stay–bad decision on my part. My insurance covered everything so I told the doctor to do whatever he felt was necessary. They put me all the way out, did the extraction and the graft and I have had a very average recovery based on all the stories I’ve read. You didn’t mention your age, so if you have put off the procedure like I did that could be why they feel a bone graft is needed. Why your insurance won’;t cover it is a mystery to me. I didn’t pay one cent out of pocket for anything. Definitely get as much information as you can before you do anything. Like I said, my graft was covered so when they told they may need to do it I didn’t argue, I just told them to do it if need be. Good luck to you.

[Anonymous]

I had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted on 2-18-10. Everything went smooth and I’ve had no swelling or intense pain. I took a few percocets over the first few days but nothing except ibuprofen since. Today’s the 23rd and I’m still having minimal pain on the side that was grafted, which they assured me was normal. They did the bone graft on the lower right because they were worried the bone had receded to the point that the next molar may have stability issues. This seemed reasonable to me because I put off this procedure for far too long. I was told back in my early twenties (I’m 31 now) I should have them removed but I was nervous about it and figured as long as they didn’t hurt they were okay to stay–bad decision on my part. My insurance covered everything so I told the doctor to do whatever he felt was necessary. They put me all the way out, did the extraction and the graft and I have had a very average recovery based on all the stories I’ve read. You didn’t mention your age, so if you have put off the procedure like I did that could be why they feel a bone graft is needed. Why your insurance won’;t cover it is a mystery to me. I didn’t pay one cent out of pocket for anything. Definitely get as much information as you can before you do anything. Like I said, my graft was covered so when they told they may need to do it I didn’t argue, I just told them to do it if need be. Good luck to you.

[Anonymous]

I had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted on 2-18-10. Everything went smooth and I’ve had no swelling or intense pain. I took a few percocets over the first few days but nothing except ibuprofen since. Today’s the 23rd and I’m still having minimal pain on the side that was grafted, which they assured me was normal. They did the bone graft on the lower right because they were worried the bone had receded to the point that the next molar may have stability issues. This seemed reasonable to me because I put off this procedure for far too long. I was told back in my early twenties (I’m 31 now) I should have them removed but I was nervous about it and figured as long as they didn’t hurt they were okay to stay–bad decision on my part. My insurance covered everything so I told the doctor to do whatever he felt was necessary. They put me all the way out, did the extraction and the graft and I have had a very average recovery based on all the stories I’ve read. You didn’t mention your age, so if you have put off the procedure like I did that could be why they feel a bone graft is needed. Why your insurance won’;t cover it is a mystery to me. I didn’t pay one cent out of pocket for anything. Definitely get as much information as you can before you do anything. Like I said, my graft was covered so when they told they may need to do it I didn’t argue, I just told them to do it if need be. Good luck to you.

[Anonymous]

I had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted on 2-18-10. Everything went smooth and I’ve had no swelling or intense pain. I took a few percocets over the first few days but nothing except ibuprofen since. Today’s the 23rd and I’m still having minimal pain on the side that was grafted, which they assured me was normal. They did the bone graft on the lower right because they were worried the bone had receded to the point that the next molar may have stability issues. This seemed reasonable to me because I put off this procedure for far too long. I was told back in my early twenties (I’m 31 now) I should have them removed but I was nervous about it and figured as long as they didn’t hurt they were okay to stay–bad decision on my part. My insurance covered everything so I told the doctor to do whatever he felt was necessary. They put me all the way out, did the extraction and the graft and I have had a very average recovery based on all the stories I’ve read. You didn’t mention your age, so if you have put off the procedure like I did that could be why they feel a bone graft is needed. Why your insurance won’;t cover it is a mystery to me. I didn’t pay one cent out of pocket for anything. Definitely get as much information as you can before you do anything. Like I said, my graft was covered so when they told they may need to do it I didn’t argue, I just told them to do it if need be. Good luck to you.

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