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What to do about gum surgery complication?

I had a repeat graft procedure for recession on Monday 1/6. All was going well, minimal pain after day 2 post op. Last night I noticed some bleeding when I brushed/flossed and also noticed that sutures had loosened and came out over the past day. This morning I woke up with exacerbation of pain and when I looked at the site (mandibular) it seemed as if there was loose gum tissue. I think I have to call the surgeon but just wanted to be sure this is NOT normal. Nothing like this happened the first time but it seemed to be a different type of approach (not as many sutures). Thanks in advance.

Female | 57 years old
Complaint duration: 1 day

1 Answer

Hello,

Sorry to hear about your complication to surgery. It would be best to call the surgeon since he/she is the person that knows the most about what type of surgery was done. It is po

My best to you!

William F. Scott IV, DMD