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My one bottom right tooth the sharp one there is a big hole were there should be my gums and the tooth has no holes but i see more of the tooth.
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Gingival Defect: You'll need to visit a local dentist to have any defects evaluated. There may be bone loss or an infection that caused the problem.
Answered 6/6/2015
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Missing papilla: This "big hole” is actually a loss of the gum papilla between the teeth. The loss of the papilla in your case is a combination of factors including: tapered tooth shape, reduced inter-proximal bone level. Ask your dentist for more information
Answered 6/6/2015
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