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How should you brush your teeth after a gum graft?

I will have a gum graft. How should you brush your teeth after a gum graft?

2 Answers

No brushing should take place at site of surgery for at least 10 days. Brushing the area might hinder the success of the surgery. After your first post operatory visit with your doctor he will provide detailed instructions on how to clean and mantain the area.

Viviana Brignoni DMD
Ask the surgeon who placed the gum graft. Probably just rinsing with a prescription mouthwash for a few days. An extra soft brush once you are brushing.