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Re: Gum Surgery/Use of Valium
« Reply #15 on: May 09, 2024, 07:55:57 PM »
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    • Bumping because my surgery on one tooth is Monday and I'm having second thoughts. I'm anxious and worried about recovery (although I know things went well for Matthew).  I'm going to do some last minute research.  Any other input here would be greatly appreciated. I'd hate to cancel so late but I'm definitely wimping out here.
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    Re: Gum Surgery/Use of Valium
    « Reply #16 on: May 09, 2024, 08:15:15 PM »
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    • Quote from: 2Vermont on January 29, 2024, 06:32:48 AM
    I have receding gums, and I have to have a gum graft done on two of my teeth this Spring (two separate surgeries since they are the two canine teeth/on separate sides of the mouth).  I think there are a couple of ways periodontists can perform this type of surgery, but I am having the graft taken from the roof of my mouth.  Has anyone had this procedure done?  Any advice on what to expect?

    My other question relates to the use of Valium/Diazepram.  Since my blood pressure was on the high side for my consultation, I have to take a 5mg dose the night before and the morning of the surgery.  I have never taken this, so I'm concerned how this will affect me. My husband will be driving me.  Anyone else use this drug on short term basis like this? Will I be able to function normally in the morning?

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    Do NOT drink on it...not even ONE beer/wine. If you do, you'll have complete memory loss, like a roofie of sorts. I found this out when i was briefly prescribed something like what you are taking (Ativan i think) years ago for some acute anxiety. 
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    Re: Gum Surgery/Use of Valium
    « Reply #17 on: May 09, 2024, 08:18:59 PM »
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    • Quote from: 2Vermont on May 09, 2024, 07:55:57 PM
    Bumping because my surgery on one tooth is Monday and I'm having second thoughts. I'm anxious and worried about recovery (although I know things went well for Matthew).  I'm going to do some last minute research.  Any other input here would be greatly appreciated. I'd hate to cancel so late but I'm definitely wimping out here.
    Get it done. Just don't expect to function well on the meds 
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    Re: Gum Surgery/Use of Valium
    « Reply #18 on: May 09, 2024, 08:22:56 PM »
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    • Nevermind.  I just read stuff and completely wigged out.  Cancelled the surgery. Feel really bad that I did that to them but I ....just can't do it.
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    Re: Gum Surgery/Use of Valium
    « Reply #19 on: May 09, 2024, 08:40:44 PM »
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    • Trust your gut. 
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    Re: Gum Surgery/Use of Valium
    « Reply #20 on: May 09, 2024, 09:46:17 PM »
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    • I would still have it done at some point. Oral health affects the rest of the body as well.
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    Re: Gum Surgery/Use of Valium
    « Reply #21 on: May 10, 2024, 12:29:30 AM »
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    • I am not an expert, but if you don't take good care of your gum, your teeth might fall out at some point.

    A dentist once told that gum once receded never goes back.

    Going through this surgery might be your best alternative. Teeth are precious.

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    Re: Gum Surgery/Use of Valium
    « Reply #22 on: May 10, 2024, 07:07:36 AM »
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    • Quote from: Giovanni Berto on May 10, 2024, 12:29:30 AM
    I am not an expert, but if you don't take good care of your gum, your teeth might fall out at some point.

    A dentist once told that gum once receded never goes back.

    Going through this surgery might be your best alternative. Teeth are precious.
    Yes, I have read about the potential loss of teeth.  But I've also never known/heard of anyone to lose a tooth because of this.  I'm willing to wait this out, take a chance, and deal with it in the future.  Maybe treatment will improve in the years to come.  But as it stands now, this sounds like an awful and lengthy recovery.    
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