Yeah, that “two wounds” thing had me running the other way too. I figured why pay for twice the pain? My wallet and my nerves both voted for allograft. It still wasn’t exactly a spa day, but at least I could eat sooner...
Yeah, that “two wounds” thing had me running the other way too. I figured why pay for twice the pain?
Same here—couldn’t wrap my head around healing in two spots at once. I went with allograft for my molar and honestly, the recovery felt way more manageable. Eating soft foods sooner was a huge plus. Still wasn’t fun, but less hassle overall.
I totally get the hesitation with autografts. My dentist suggested taking bone from my jaw for a graft, and honestly, the idea of dealing with two healing spots just stressed me out. I ended up asking for an allograft instead. Recovery was smoother than I expected—still sore, but at least I didn’t have to worry about extra stitches or swelling somewhere else. The cost was a bit higher, but for me, it felt worth it just to have less to manage during healing.
Yeah, I feel you on the two healing spots thing. That was my biggest worry too—didn’t wanna deal with extra pain or swelling if I could help it. I read somewhere autografts are supposed to integrate better since it’s your own bone, but honestly, the thought of double recovery time just wasn’t worth it for me either. I picked an allograft too, and aside from some mild soreness, it was way less hassle than I expected. Cost was a bit steep, but I’d rather pay for less stress, y’know?
Cost was a bit steep, but I’d rather pay for less stress, y’know?
Totally get that. When my kid needed the graft, I was dreading the idea of two sore spots. The allograft route wasn’t cheap, but honestly, less drama at home was worth every penny. Kids bounce back fast, but parents? Not so much.
