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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?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dentist: Talk to your dentist. Sometimes better dental hygiene may reduce the gingival inflammation .
Answered 10/29/2014
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Perhaps both: Ideal solution is to position teeth into the best relationships possible, reshape the gum tissue after teeth have been moved, and esthetically restore the teeth (if necessary) to ideal size and shape. Talk to your Family Dentist. The services of both Orthodontic and Periodontic Specialists may be in order.
Answered 11/21/2014
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Probably surgery: Most likely a minor surgical procedure would be necessary to remove the excess gum tissue. If not done, you can probably close the space with braces, but once the braces are removed the space will probably reappear.
Answered 2/10/2015
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