Please help me all you dentists out there! My Orthodontist just said that after I get my retainer out I will have to go see a periodontist to get some of my tissue on the top of my mouth SHAVED!!! What does this mean!?!?! PLEASE HELP ME I AM SO SCARED!!!!!!
2007-03-22 09:42:42 · 7 answers · asked by michshell159 2 in Health ➔ Dental
What they do is remove a little bit of skin from the roof of your mouth. It sounds worse than it is. It's like if you had something hot and burned the roof of your mouth. All they do is remove it and place it around the gum area of your teeth that need to be contoured (shaped). They will freeze the roof of your mouth as well. No worries
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2007-03-22 14:19:21 · answer #1 · answered by LISA O 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is easy for us to say don't be scared.
But hey we're not having it done.
And a dentist chair is certainly not my favourite seating arrangement!
As others before have said this is not a big or long procedure.
And your mouth will be all numb.
If your still worried about it, maybe your Mum or Dad could go in with you for some hand-holding and moral support.
Take care.
2007-03-22 23:29:11 · answer #2 · answered by Yellowstonedogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That does sound scary and painfull You were probably to shocked to asked what it was at the dentist. I would just call your dentist and ask what the heck he ment it probable isnt as bad as it sounds. If you want just wait untill you call to make the appointment and say I amm suposed toget my gumms shaved what are you goning to do is it painfull good luck
2007-03-22 09:50:36 · answer #3 · answered by poindextera 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't be. It's a cosmetic procedure done all the time. It's creates a nicer looking gumline to go with your newly straightened teeth. I'm sure you will have a great smile when everything is completed.
2007-03-22 09:47:37 · answer #4 · answered by yet_another_realist 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
here go to this site and read it, you should have asked your dentist what it means , but maybe you were scared , anyways , treatment like that are surgical , good luck , if you brush better , you wouldnt need a perodontist the link below explains your question
http://www.smilefinder.com/FAQ-id_cat-4.html
2007-03-22 09:49:51 · answer #5 · answered by california_ck 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
omg that dosent hurt a bit i had that done like 1 year ago they give you sleep medine anyway....
2007-03-22 10:09:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
could it have been the kleenex or maybe to much t.paper? Cheer up all is well.
2007-03-22 09:48:19 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋