will gums recede if a person smokes after oral surgery?

I had oral surgery and had 6 teeth removed. After about 5 days the stiches came out and then my gums started receding very badly up my gum line where you could actualy see where the teeth was in my jaw bone!! Now my dentist thinks that I did something and wont see me for a month till it heals up completely he says! Mean while i,m in pain and cant get help, any suggestions?

If you are in pain he will see you and give you some pain meds.

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3 Responses to “will gums recede if a person smokes after oral surgery?”

grandpa walleye on May 3rd, 2010 at 10:20 pm

If you are in pain he will see you and give you some pain meds.
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Jagexr on May 3rd, 2010 at 10:41 pm

you should just quit smoking
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Bell on May 3rd, 2010 at 11:05 pm

Um, uh yeah they will! Quit smoking!! Your teeth turn yellow, (your nails too) your breath stinks, and the smell is just horrendous. I hope your recovery is smooth and remember: Quit smoking.
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