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I have a lower gum on my lower left canine tooth. i just saw a dentist for my cleaning and check up just 5 months agoand he said all was good. what should i do?
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Lower gum?: Did you mean tarter ? Or did you mean gum tissue partly covering your lower left canine. If it is tarter it can be cleaned off by a dentist, if it is gum tissue it might require a minor surgery/ laser procedure to trim it.
Answered 11/15/2012
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Probably o k: Gum recession can be common . If the gums are not inflamed, and recession is minimal, don't fret. However if the recession is more severe, see a gum specialist to address why the gum has receded.
Answered 11/18/2012
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Depends: The amount of recession depends on what the dentists sees. Not knowing how much recession it hard to answer. Most likely he would make note of this to see if there is any progression.
Answered 11/17/2012
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Lower gum: Gum recession has many causes, ranging from gum disease to malocclusion with tooth root outside it's boney housing. See 2 Specialists, a Periodontist and an Orthodontist for opinions. Resolution of your problem may require a level of specialty care not available in a GP's office.
Answered 4/5/2020
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