Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My frenulum connects beneathe my teeth its pulling my gums away and not giving nutrients to them what should i do so no decaying occurs?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Frenum: If your mandibular lingual frenum, the tag of tissue that connects the underside of your tongue to the gums behind your bottom front teeth, is too short it can damage the gum tissue, causing detachment and/or recession. See your Dentist. Referral to a Periodontist (gum specialist) or Oral Surgeon is in order to ameliorate the damage.
Answered 1/10/2016
1.7k views
Periodontist: See a periodontist to have the soft tissues evaluated. That frenum may need to be released to avoid further damage to the gingiva and bone.
Answered 4/1/2016
1.4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
How to protect my teeth from any kind of cavity, decaying, gum etc? I brush twice daily after meal. Will regular scaling help?Any advices?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I had two RCT done of the two front teeth and two zirconia crowns fitted few months went by and now I'm getting pain in my gums comes and goes. my x-rays are fine and there's no decay i was prescribed amoxicillin for a week but it made no difference?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Have receding gums,and grind teeth at night.Dr. wants to do side-fillings for area where I have sensitivity,but says no decay.other alt?necessary?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it common for someone with non-decaying teeth but receding bone and gums to request full extraction in favour of getting full arch dentures? How readily do dental professionals fulfill such requests?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have gum disease front 4 teeth & 8 lost teeth from tooth decay. Dentist says it's under control. Should I worry about getting Pancreatic Cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What do you suggest if my teeth are clean but my gums are decaying?
I have a few decaying teeth. But my main concern is the front tooth next to my Caine. The bone part came off near the gum awhile ago. Tooth still in place. But the white stuff(hard plaque?) now has a hole near gum. what can I do at home to help. No ?
Can Salt Water Rinse reseed your gum lines? Can it speed up Decay on teeth with receding gum lines? How do I remove the stain from antibacterial wash
Had a part of my gum grow over decayed wisdom tooth. Now the gum feels like food stuck in my teeth, but looks like a ball hanging & about to fall off.
How are my gums decaying if my teeth are clean?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
