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How do i get rid of the small gaps between your teeth after periodontitis?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Possibilities: They include moving the teeth, bonding of tooth colored material, or wearing a rubberized material that looks like gums. Talk with your dentist to evaluate your situation and the best option.

Answered 3/21/2015

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Varies: If the bone height is adequate the gum may regrow if the area is kept clean and healthy. If not, there are a few choices from bonding to veneers, or orthodontic options. These choices should be discussed with your dentist.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Restorations: Continued treatment of the gums to try and fill in the gaps is usually not predictable. Your best option is to see your restorative dds. With bonding or veneers, the gaps can disappear.

Answered 2/25/2013

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Tough one: This can be a very challenging task. Sometimes they will fill in, other times, soft tissue grafting, composite bonding, or orthodontic movement may be necessary.

Answered 4/8/2013

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