How early can gingival recession occur from using Snus tobacco?

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I just recently started using the new smokeless tobacco product Snus. I have heard that it can cause gingival recession. I am not a consistent user. I use about two packets a day about 3-4 days a week. Sometimes I do not even use all week. How early can gingival recession occur? Please let me know. I use tobacco as a stress-reliever, having a huge amount of stress in my life. Please be serious about the answers, I will report any inappropriate answers. Thank you very much.
Andrew, Yes snus can and does cause recession. The tobacco in the snus causes the capillaries to constrict, decreasing blood flow, which can and does cause the tissue to recede. As stated before, snus use is strongly related to mouth cancer. This is a very messy cancer that typically causes disfiguring destruction to the mouth. Please, find another way to relieve your stress. Small white patches where you use the snus are actually precancerous changes! Stopping NOW will greatly reduce your risks. Good Luck, Dr. Dan  (+ info)

Can anybody tell me how effective a gingival graft is?

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I am considering a free gingival graft to add tissue to an exposed lower tooth. If you or someone you know has had this procedure done, how effective was it at covering up the exposed area? Also, how painful was the procedure and are you satisfied?
I and many others have come to believe that gum disease comes from bacteria and imbalances in the mouth. I have been able to heal gums and tootheaches and unfilled cavities. I took a water pik(they are generrally about $60) and an antibacterial solution of some sort. I like using Xylitol(you can find at most health food stores) as an antibacterial lately.

I started on a mild setting and found which areas were sensitive or bleeding. I used it about once to twice a week. Even after just two uses the teeth and gums become much less sensitive and I was able to turn up the power of the jet. It might not be the same for you, but for me it is always worth trying anything that activated the body into healing itself than to force, cut, burn, or poison which is usually very temporary.  (+ info)

Any one suffering from plantar fibromatosis?

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or having a painful lump in the sole of your feet. Need advice and remedies.
Yes, I do. I have had this connective tissue disease for many years. I have painful nodules on the soles of both feet, which were preceded by a frozen right shoulder. I also have a "knuckle pad" on my left ring finger. These are all "related diseases" to P.F.
At this point there is basically no successful treatment. I would caution you not to try surgery unless you absolutely can not walk. In a few years there is a possible enzyme injection which looks promising but must undergo FDA approval.
P.F. is often hereditary. My dad has it in his hand (known as Dupuytren's contracture) which is why I have P.F.
There is also a very expensive and somewhat successful treatment in a topical 15% veprimal gel, but this should only be purchased with your doctors prescription by one place in Texas, called PD Labs. Beware of counterfeits online- check with your doc about this.
Yahoo has a group on this which you can join using the link from the page I site below.
Wishing you the best of luck.  (+ info)

What is the recovery period from gingival grafting surgery?

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also the pain level on a scale of 1-10. I watched it on you tube....doesn't look too pleasant.
Did nothing for me. had it done . didn't fix anything. I think dentists listen to a tape in there sleep how to get $$$$ for nothing or a band- aid. Dentists are a scam. went to 1 that said iI needed $25,000 in dental work , had it done for $3000 at another. All liars looking for $$$$  (+ info)

Where can I find good surgeons dealing with fibromatosis or can u name some websites to visit?

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This is one website that you could look into. Maybe that would lead you to a good surgeon..Make sure he is board certified.

http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/diseases/fibromatosis.htm  (+ info)

In a free gingival graft, how deep do they cut into the roof of your mouth?

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The thought of this is freaking me out. How big of a chunk do they take?
a nearly paper thin sliver. Aside from the fact that you shouldn't ;) if you rubbed your tounge along the roof of your mouth, you'd have a hard time feeling where they did the actual graft. Relax. Ask them if you can get a valium for the night before/morning of. Most periodontists/oral surgeons can prescribe you a dose or two to calm your nerves.

Good luck with your surgery ^_^  (+ info)

Does anyone have any experience with free gingival graft surgery?

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I may need to have the proceedure done and was wondering if anyone would share their experiences in term of surgery, recovery, and cost. Thanks :)
I work for a dentist and my dad has had it done and it is very painful and I would only do it as a last resort. Very costly. Took my dad a month. Could not eat very very bad pain.  (+ info)

The section of a tooth that extends from the incisal edge to the crest of the gingival height is the?

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Dear Daniel,
Thank you for humiliating me...It was the necessary kick that I needed. The answer was right in front of me. I just stressed myself out. "Clinical Crown"! Sincerely, First time user
This question has come straight off a workbook or test! Please, do your own work! If you ever have a patient in the chair, are you going to run to Yahoo answers when you have a problem!
This is BASIC knowledge YOU must have down cold!
Do your OWN learning, be a professional!

Dr. Dan  (+ info)

Does anyone know what a gingival graft costs?

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I need two of them done on lower molars.
This is done by a periodontist who is a specialist. The fee would vary from state to state. For 2 molars I would think around the $500 range, but that is pretty much a guess. Gum surgery is usually in the $1000 range depending on the teeth involved and this is less invasive. The price may include a splint that protects your palate tissue (the donor site).  (+ info)

how to use a gingival retraction cord? Is it removed prior to impression taking or after?

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It's removed prior to taking the impression. The purpose of the retraction cord is to make the gingiva pull back from the tooth a bit so a good impression can be taken. If it's left in place while the impression is done, the impression will be inaccurate.  (+ info)

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