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Re: gum grafting

Author: sdclarinet
Date: 2015-01-28 08:15

I actually had this procedure done in December '14 with the graft taken from the roof of my mouth and placed over my two front teeth on the bottom. My periodontist knew I played clarinet and told me not to play at all until my second follow up two 1/2 weeks after the surgery. (Trust me I didn't feel much like playing during that time anyway not in too much pain but eating just feels really weird). I then started SLOWLY playing only 15 or less a day for the first two weeks after the packing was removed. I made sure to only play a little bit and take lots of breaks. After I felt like my graft site from the roof of my mouth was healed (at about 4 weeks) I resumed playing as normal. I haven't noticed any change in my endurance or embouchure since then. I do have to say that my dentist said my graft looked "better than most." You should always follow the advice of your own doctor who knows you and knows the procedure and technique which is unique to his/her own practice. I agree with j8649 that 6 weeks might suck but the grafting shouldn't stop you from having a long career playing clarinet. Good Luck!

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