A 35-year-old member asked:
what do you advise if i had a gum graft, can i play paintball. read on for needed details to answer.?
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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
53 years experience Orthodontics
Ask: Ask the dentist or periodontist who did the graft for an opinion as to how much healing time your graft will require. Depends on your overall health, meds, hx of smoking, type and extent of graft, bone support, and many other factors. Ask your surgeon.
Answered on Nov 27, 2017
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Dr. David Mjos answered
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YES, IF?: How long ago was it done?
Let it heal for 2 weeks and should be good to go.
Why not ask the dentist who did it how long to wait?
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Dr. Richard Zimon answered
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Your: Oral surgeon is the best source of that information! I can tell you that the KIND of SPORTS you are referring to is important!
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Dr. Marianna Evans answered
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Soft : Soft tissue grafts are done to cover exposed roots. It is a very common periodontal procedure. Some of the modern techniques are less invasive and all ... Read More
A 60-year-old male asked:
Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
53 years experience Orthodontics
Periodontist/Surgeon: I assume you are seeing a gum/bone specialist, a periodontist, or a surgical specialist, an oral surgeon. With specialty residency training and years ... Read More
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