Dr. Faris recently performed a gum grafting procedure for me. I was anxious about the procedure before hand, but she gave me a Rx for valium to take the night/day before. Before she gave me the novocain, she applied a topical anesthetic, and I could barely feel the first shot -- I didn't feel the other 2 or 3 at all. Once I was all numb, she began the procedure and, although I could feel her hand resting on my lip and some tapping/pressure, it really didn't feel any different than getting your teeth cleaned. There was music playing, which also helped take my mind off the surgery. Afterwards, she applied a "pac" and gave me an Rx for vicodine, in case I wanted some for night time. I honestly did not have any pain for the first 2-3 days, although Dr. Faris called to check on me twice. When I woke up with pain on day 4, I called her and she had me swing by the office so she could check up herself.
Although the recovery has been uncomfortable, on a whole it has not been painful. And, while I'm not looking forward to repeating the procedure in the rest of my mouth, I am not at all anxious about it, and will not hesitate to have Dr. Faris perform the rest of my surgeries.
out of 5 stars
