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Gap between gums and teeth
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Dr. Joseph Ritzanswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Not likely: This could be the sign of advancing gum disease and should be evaluated asap. With proper treatment you can save the teeth.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Simon Rosenberganswered
Prosthodontics 47 years experience
If you don't treat : You are describing periodontal disease which can lead to tooth loss, especially if not treated. See your dentist.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:

Dr. Nathaniel Chananswered
21 years experience
It can happen: 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 l... Read More
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:

Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
It is normal: During deep cleaning, instruments are used to remove plaque and to eliminate the source of infection. As a result, discomfort and swelling are usuall... Read More
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 54 years experience
Tarter: Tarter can cause gums to recede and to detach from your teeth, causing much gum and bone damage. Please see a Dentist before you do serious harm by t... Read More
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old male asked:

Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Interdental papilla & cervical embrasures
Reviewed Mar 10, 2021
A 18-year-old male asked:

Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
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 de... Read More
Reviewed Dec 17, 2021
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Dr. Gregory LaMorteanswered
Periodontics 43 years experience
I : 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... Read More
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:

Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 55 years experience
Extra gums?: 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 a... Read More
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:

Dr. Thomas Yashanswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Yes. : 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, ... Read More
2.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Dolbyanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 29 years experience
Cosmetic Dentistry: 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. ... Read More
3.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 16-year-old female asked:

Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
See orthodontist: There are many various reasons which could cause "the gum that was between my 2 front teeth is squished & inflated". I can appreciate yo... Read More
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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