Skin graft receeding gum

[nunz7777]

I had a receeding gum and had a skin graft over 3 years ago.  Nine months after this graft was done I started experiencing a spongy gooey feeling and a funny taste coming from that area.  It got so bad the spongy feeling and taste I had my periodontist remove the old graft and do a new one.  No relief.  I finally had my tooth pulled about a year ago to see if that would help.  It is now worse.  The taste is worse than ever and it is a sour, bitter like taste. I have worn a retainer to keep my tongue away from the spongy area. This helps especially if the taste isn't bad.  I've been to several doctors including ENT's and no one seems to know what it is.  Dry mouth is what they suspected, but I do not have many symptons of that.  It is the spongy feeling and terrible taste that drives me crazy.  My family doctor thinks I may have nerve damage from rubbing my tongue on original skin graft.  He feels that's why I had no problems for the first 9 months afterwards.  If that is the case, the second skin graft and pulling of the tooth certainly didn't help any.  I take vitamins including vitamin B-12, hoping that might help my nerves.  Anyone have any ideas or help?  Thank you.

[nunz7777]

I have seen one, no luck.  Any other thoughts at all?

[Michael H Kirsch, DDS]

Obtain a consult from a dentist who specializes in Oral Medicine.  Good Luck!

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[nunz7777]

Thank you for answering my post.  I should have included that all the oral professionals I have seen would tell you the area looks great.  That is what is so baffling.  It looks good but I still have the mushy, gooey sensation and a taste.  Any other thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks again.

[Michael H Kirsch, DDS]

Without seeing the area personallyI can only say that the area should be biopsied to see if there is anything abnormal with the tissue.  I suggest you see a dentist who specializes in Oral Medicine/Oral Pathology.  Your local oral surgeon may be able to help you.

Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation.  This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.