Question 1

i have excess gum between my two front teeth. i wanted to know what i can do to remove it. would braces help or do i have to undergo surgery?

Accepted Answer

Dentist: Talk to your dentist.  Sometimes better dental hygiene may reduce the gingival inflammation .

Question 2

typically, should i have any gum/tooth spacing between my two front teeth? any "th" word sounds come out weird as i hear the air blow between.to do?

Accepted Answer

Spacing: May be a sign of loss of bone support if the spacing has appeared recently.  Please see your Dentist to evaluate the cause of the spacing and to recommend appropriate treatment.  Referral to specialist Periodontist and specialist Orthodontist may be in order.

Question 3

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

See orthodontist: There are many various reasons which could cause &quot;the gum that was between my 2 front teeth is squished &amp; inflated&quot;. 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.

Question 4

the back gum between my two front top teeth is turning white, i have 3-4 tiny painful white bumps on tongue, green mucus like pus coming from gum. ?

Accepted Answer

Infection: This is, in no way normal, and you must be seen urgently by your family dentist. Please sign off of this application and call the dental clinic for an emergency appointment.

Question 5

gum between front two teeth are a little swollen, help?

Accepted Answer

Swollen gum: This could be a gum infection, an injury, food impaction, decay, a cyst.
How long has it been swollen, is it bleeding, is it painful?
If any of the above, and/or if the swelling has not subsided within 3-5 days, you need to have it examined by your dentist.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Not likely: This could be the sign of advancing gum disease and should be evaluated asap. With proper treatment you can save the teeth.

Question 7

what are the treatment options for a gum disease that caused a gap between my two front teeth? and can the gap widen?

Accepted Answer

Diastema: A diastema (space) can be caused by malocclusion (improperly fitting teeth, Upper front teeth too small to cover lower front teeth, gum/bone loss, pernicious habits, and a proportionately overly large frenum (connective tissue). Your General Dentist can point you in the right direction for care, depending on the cause of your problem. You may need services of Orthodontist &amp;/or Periodontist.

Question 8

while play fight with my soon to be husband..i kicked pretty hard in his mouth not meaning to but now his gum is bleeding and turning blue and black between his two front teeth..what should we do?

Accepted Answer

Go see your dentist: I think it is imperative to visit the dentist as soon as possible to make sure that no damage to the dentition or gingiva.

Question 9

why is my gum coming away from my bottom two front teeth?

Accepted Answer

Periodontal Pocket: Periodontal pockets usually result from bone loss around a tooth. Your best bet is to be examined and treated by a local dentist. Failure to do so can result in the loss of the afflicted teeth.

Question 10

i have a pin sized white dot that i just noticed on my upper gum just above two front teeth. its hard to notice unless you look real close.

Accepted Answer

White dot on gum: If you don't have any pain then could be gum lines or small cyst and nothing to worry about

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I have excess gum between my two front teeth. i wanted to know what i can do to remove it. would braces help or do i have to undergo surgery?

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Typically, should i have any gum/tooth spacing between my two front teeth? any "th" word sounds come out weird as i hear the air blow between.to do?

A member asked:

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.

A member asked:

The back gum between my two front top teeth is turning white, i have 3-4 tiny painful white bumps on tongue, green mucus like pus coming from gum. ?

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Gum between front two teeth are a little swollen, help?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

What are the treatment options for a gum disease that caused a gap between my two front teeth? and can the gap widen?

A member asked:

While play fight with my soon to be husband..i kicked pretty hard in his mouth not meaning to but now his gum is bleeding and turning blue and black between his two front teeth..what should we do?

A member asked:

Why is my gum coming away from my bottom two front teeth?

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I have a pin sized white dot that i just noticed on my upper gum just above two front teeth. its hard to notice unless you look real close.

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