Q: My periodontist in Delaware is recommending conventional skin grafting to correct an area of receding gum. Needless to say I am wary of the procedure and curious to know more about laser surgery as an alternative. Would you say the cost for laser surgery is considerably higher or about the same?  Is anyone in

Q: Is a gingival graft painful? A: It can be, but with laser, we can laser the donor site to eliminate a lot of post-operative discomfort.

Q: I have to go for gum grafting. I was thinking about AlloDerm. My periodontist told me he uses Muco-graft. What is the difference?  Which is better? A: I think your Periodontist would be the best person to ask about this. This information should have been part of your consultation appointment. It is important that

Q: I have had 3 gum grafting surgeries (3 different areas) and now my periodontist is recommending an additional surgery for one of the areas. I am hesitant because the previous one obviously did not do well. Should another type of gum surgery be performed? A: Sometimes a secondary procedure is necessary to achieve the best

Q: How long does it take a gingival graft to heal? A: Everybody is different. A diabetic or a smoker will heal much more slowly. Some people have a genetic predisposition to heal extremely quickly. Typically, grafts can take several weeks to fully heal. Not that you’re feeling pain all that time, but it can