I had gum grafting for receding gums, but can still see the root on one of the teeth; is this normal?

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I had more and deeper gum receding on one side than on the other side of my lower jaw. I had a total of 2 molars and one side tooth grafted. On the side that was more receded, I can still see about 1 to 2 millimeters of the actual contour of the tooth's root. It's better than before; however, I was hoping that the whole root would be covered after healing. My periodontist says "the graft will only grow up to the extent of the blood supply, but that's okay as long as I have some". Does this sound correct to you or did I get cheated for the amount of money I paid?

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I'm a dentist.

No, you did not get cheated. Your periodontist probably gave you a very clear description of what to expect, and probably made it crystally clear to you that the surgery could fail.

Nothing in healthcare is guaranteed.

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if i were you i would stop dipping snuff. It says on the package that it may cause gum disease and tooth loss. Give it some time and see what happens, go in for a follow up in a couple of month or get a second opinion.

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I had gum grafting for receding gums, but can still see the root on one of the teeth; is this normal?

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