What is the recovery process for a graft for gum recession?

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Following a gum graft, make sure you keep your mouth clean by brushing and flossing your other teeth as usual. Your surgeon may prescribe antibiotics and a mouth rinse to help control plaque during the healing period.

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Periodontitis

If you leave gingivitis untreated, it may spread to the ligaments and bones below the gums, becoming periodontitis. The bacterial inflammation causes teeth to lose support. Eventually the teeth will become loose and fall out. Sometimes the infection becomes so severe that it can cause a tooth abscess. This can be quite painful. Antibiotics can help, and treatment for the general condition includes cleaning and improved oral hygiene.

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