Question 1

There is a gap slowly forming between two front teeth and the gum below is slightly discoloured. will my teeth fall out?

Accepted Answer

This could be the sign of advancing gum disease and should be evaluated asap. With proper treatment you can save the teeth.

Question 2

Help i had a debridement 3 days ago and now between my two front bottom teeth i have a gap where my gum use to be. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

If there has been a lot of plaque and tartar accumulation between the teeth, the space in between can get deeper due to periodontal disease and bine loss. The space mist likely has been getting wider for some time, but due to gum inflammation, you could not see it  before. Talk to your dentist to see if there are any treatments to improve or eliminate the space.

Question 3

After cleaning my teeth due to tartar i have a slight detached gum and gap between teeth. is it normal or i need to worry.

Accepted Answer

During deep cleaning, instruments are used to remove plaque and to eliminate the source of infection.  As a result, discomfort and swelling are usually experienced few days after the procedure. It is important to continue to brush the margin of your gums twice a day with a soft toothbrush and floss. The gums will have a chance to recover back to normal.

Question 4

Is there a name for triangle gum tissue between teeth? how about for the empty gap (black triangle) created between teeth when the gum is damaged (goes up)?

Accepted Answer

Interdental papilla & cervical embrasures

Question 5

Hi, for a while now i have felt a gap between the back of the bottom front teeth and the gum, and there's a little pocket between them. is this a sign of gum recession, or is it normal?

Accepted Answer

It may be gum recession. Although you are young, periodontal issues can affect young adults if their oral hygiene is poor and regular visits to the dentist for routine cleanings are non-existent. If it has been more than six months since your last professional cleaning, it's time to make an appointment.

Question 6

Will my teeth return to looking normal after a pocket depth reduction procedure? i had a pocket depth reduction performed last month, and as my gums have healed, my teeth look longer than they used to, with gaps between them. is this something that will g

Accepted Answer

I don;t mean to sound flippant, but some dentists say it is better to have longer teeth then teeth no longer.  That is to say that to decrease pockets we often lower the gum line in order to create an environment easier to keep clean and less pocket depth.

Question 7

Hi. i have braces on the upper teeth. but few months later those gaps between my teeth (space problem) built up extra gums in the middle right there?

Accepted Answer

Lots of possibilities including poor plaque control which would lead to swollen gums. Your orthodontist would be the best one to ask what's going on and why as well as how to prevent any problems during orthodontic treatment.

Question 8

I have about twelve cavities. most of which are gum line. the gap between the gum and the tooth is quite large. is this typically something that can be fixed, or would it most likely require the tooth/teeth to be pulled?

Accepted Answer

Twelve cavities are alot. Most cervical caries at gum line can be fixed. A tooth colored bonded resin filling will look good, may help to close gaps, and can last for years with a better care and improved diet. However some of your problems might be related to gum disease which if not treated may lead to tooth loss. Ask your dentist.

Question 9

I have a gap in my front teeth and a lil gum separating them. i got my braces and it's closed but the gums became puffy and big (behind & in front)?

Accepted Answer

Moving your teeth with braces can happen very fast and it sounds most likely the excess gum tissue that was there before is now more or less pinched.  With proper cleaning this may reduce on its own.  If it doesn't, your dentists or hygienist can use some laser therapy to return that tissue to optimum health!

Question 10

I used to have a gap.i have braces.now the gum that was between my 2 front teeth is squished and inflated. what is the soonest i can remove that skin.

Accepted Answer

There are many various reasons which could cause "the gum that was between my 2 front teeth is squished & inflated". I can appreciate your concerned about your braces, but finding a proper and treatment may be the answer to your worries. Rec.: see your orthodontist for a evaluation and advise to your general dentist.

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Help i had a debridement 3 days ago and now between my two front bottom teeth i have a gap where my gum use to be. is this normal?

After cleaning my teeth due to tartar i have a slight detached gum and gap between teeth. is it normal or i need to worry.

Is there a name for triangle gum tissue between teeth? how about for the empty gap (black triangle) created between teeth when the gum is damaged (goes up)?

Hi, for a while now i have felt a gap between the back of the bottom front teeth and the gum, and there's a little pocket between them. is this a sign of gum recession, or is it normal?

Will my teeth return to looking normal after a pocket depth reduction procedure? i had a pocket depth reduction performed last month, and as my gums have healed, my teeth look longer than they used to, with gaps between them. is this something that will g

Hi. i have braces on the upper teeth. but few months later those gaps between my teeth (space problem) built up extra gums in the middle right there?

I have about twelve cavities. most of which are gum line. the gap between the gum and the tooth is quite large. is this typically something that can be fixed, or would it most likely require the tooth/teeth to be pulled?

I have a gap in my front teeth and a lil gum separating them. i got my braces and it's closed but the gums became puffy and big (behind & in front)?

I used to have a gap.i have braces.now the gum that was between my 2 front teeth is squished and inflated. what is the soonest i can remove that skin.

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