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[quote=Anonymous]I had 6 teeth with grafting (one side of the mouth with top and bottom done at once).  My periodontist used the donor tissue grafting process (which not everyone does).  So, there was no removal of skin from the roof of my mouth.  Consequently, there was actually no pain in the following days.  I had "discomfort" in my jaw from being open for so long (1 hr 45 min-ish).  I had some discoloration in my cheek (bleeding/bruising in the cheek).

I took Tylenol and advil on the day I had the procedure -- not because I had actual pain, but b/c I was trying to stay ahead of it.  I stopped taking it overnight (because I was sleeping), and I found that I didn't need it.  So, I didn't take it after that.

It is a big commitment b/c you have to be very careful about what you eat, and how you brush for weeks.

The cost was $4400.  My insurance paid an insulting $400!

Unfortunately, my dentist says I need to do the other side (similarly 6 teeth) sooner rather than later.

The worst part was sitting through the procedure.  Everything after that was easier.  And really, for me, it is the time when I am getting numb and waiting for it to start that is the worst.  After that, the procedure itself didn't hurt.  Just hard to stay open so long.[/quote]

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