I haven't had a resection but I do have a bit of recession.

So here's my story. I have veneers on 4 of my front teeth. I have always had a gummy smile (ultimately this usually means they can cut back the gum because often there is more tooth underneath. My daughter had this done a few years ago as she had a fair amount of tooth under the gum).

I do too. So I have to have these veneers replaced. Partly because of rads, and partly because I have actually had them a long time and really they should be changed. They look good, but I have a small chip that is annoying me.

Anyway, I figured I would consider having a periodontist remove a mm, or two of the gum as well to make for a better veneer fit and look.

(my teeth are great BTW - so far - touch wood and ALL that)

Anyway - before even going there I consulted my dental oncologist - I go to him for everything as he actually works out of my cancer center - they have a team, and this is what they do ALL DAY EVERY DAY... cancer patients - particularly H&N cancer patients see them only. So they have major experience with this stuff.

So I asked him... on the gum trimming (again... they are very pleased with my teeth and overall oral health) and his response...

I wouldn't - ergh...

We were even comparing caps to veneers ( my insurance covers caps... not veneers)

On the caps... he said... move invasive - I wouldn't...

ergh...

Now my work is elective. Yours is likely necessary. So I would see a dental oncologist if possible.

The concern is healing...

have a good one