Bedhead
Bluelighter
- Joined
- Jan 31, 2009
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Went to the doctor today and everything was fine except she was a little concerned about my receding gum line around my lower jaw, especially the two canines.
More or less her words were: See how your lower gum line is farther pushed down then on your upper jaw, that means there's some gum recession. We'll keep an eye on it. But you may need a gum graft. I didn't bother asking her about dipping (although I probably should have) because the answer would've been, stop, right noa, or GTFO and never come back to my office.
I just don't understand. I'm 20. Healthy. Braces on and off. Never had problems with my teeth, and the biggest thing of all -- I've only been dipping everyday steadily since mid May when I tried to cut back on cigarettes.
I realize a little gum recession is inevitable and normal, but for a dentist to be concerned? Whats up with that? Maybe she noticed an abnormality which really isn't a big deal but its her job to point it out?
Can anyone add some insight? I need a gum graft like a need a hole in the head. The procedure and cost makes me really uncomfortable. Gum recession requiring a gum graft after only a few months of regularly dipping just sounds absurd to me. I mean I know people who have dipped for years and they're teeth are fine. Maybe the dentist was over reacting? But then again, I'm not a dentist so I wouldn't know...
Just looking for some advice from fellow dippers who have experienced this...
More or less her words were: See how your lower gum line is farther pushed down then on your upper jaw, that means there's some gum recession. We'll keep an eye on it. But you may need a gum graft. I didn't bother asking her about dipping (although I probably should have) because the answer would've been, stop, right noa, or GTFO and never come back to my office.
I just don't understand. I'm 20. Healthy. Braces on and off. Never had problems with my teeth, and the biggest thing of all -- I've only been dipping everyday steadily since mid May when I tried to cut back on cigarettes.
I realize a little gum recession is inevitable and normal, but for a dentist to be concerned? Whats up with that? Maybe she noticed an abnormality which really isn't a big deal but its her job to point it out?
Can anyone add some insight? I need a gum graft like a need a hole in the head. The procedure and cost makes me really uncomfortable. Gum recession requiring a gum graft after only a few months of regularly dipping just sounds absurd to me. I mean I know people who have dipped for years and they're teeth are fine. Maybe the dentist was over reacting? But then again, I'm not a dentist so I wouldn't know...
Just looking for some advice from fellow dippers who have experienced this...