It was an experience for sure and one I hope not to have to ever go through again. I had a procedure done called Wilkodontics which is basically an accelerated orthodontic procedure that involves bone grafting. I also had an Alloderm gum graft, plus the removal of one of my lower front teeth. Since I was under anesthesia for the whole thing it wasn’t that bad after all. Really the main pain was the self-induced worrying ahead of time (and the bill afterwards.) 
I still have six to nine months of wearing braces ahead of me, which is considerably less than the 24 months if I hadn’t had the procedure. I am on a soft food/liquid diet for the next couple of weeks, which might get a little old after awhile, but I’m not complaining yet.
I’m also supposed to restrict my talking for a bit, so maybe that will mean more time to blog – we’ll see!
Praising God for directing me to a wonderful periodontist and a Christian orthodontist.
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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i’m thinking about getting braces again…yes, again. i’ve heard about wilkodontics. how much did this procedure cost. thanks!
The wilkodontic procedure was about $2,000. And of course, that does not include the orthodontic part of it. Things are going really well, and I couldn’t believe how quickly the teeth have moved. The wilkodontic part was really a rather painless procedure, even the after part. Wish I could say the same about the braces – getting them tightened every two weeks has been pretty painful.
I just had Wilkodontics this week, and I am in a lot of pain. My surgeon said I could only take my prescription-strength pain reliever (NSAID) for only 2 days and I’m really suffering now. This is not a surgery to be taken lightly. If I had to do it all over again, I would not do it. It is much more invasive than I thought (not the small incisions that the Wilkodontics brochure talked about), and now I have a mouthful of stiches. That’s not really a big deal, though. It’s the pain that’s hard to deal with. If you are thinking about undergoing this procedure, do more research than I did and take seriously the fact that this is a very invasive surgery that is far from painless.
I just had the Wilkodontics procedure and it has been an experience. I was wondering if any of your gums turned white while they were healing.
Thanks!
Yes, there were some areas of my gums that turned white, but everything looks normal now. The only annoying part was when I could feel tiny specks of bone that would come to the outer surface of my gums. That was kind of weird.
I am considering wilkodontics, read your blog and am womndering how you are progressing. Have you acheived your “objective”?
I would say that the Wilkodontics procedure was an overall success. In fact, I am getting my braces off next week, just seven months after having them put on. I am very pleased with the results!
Thanks for the response…. I am still researching and conducting consults and getting evaluations to determine if I REALLY want to put myself and my finances through this. Your comments blog provided personal insight, which I have been without.
What is the name of the Doctor who did the Wilkodontic procedure for $2,000 and in what city and state is he located?
I would appreciate the information as the doctors I have consulted with are very expensive.
The oral surgeon I went to was in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Was the Wilkadontics procedure covered by dental or medical insurance?
I didn’t have dental insurance, so I am not sure if it would have covered it or not. But I do know that medical insurance does not cover it.