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My gums sort of hang down over my top tooth. what can i do to fix it?
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Gingival Hyperplasia: Talk to your Dentist. Gingival hyperplasia can be problematic and may need to be addressed. It's often a symptom of poor oral hygiene or a side effect of using certain medications. Have your Dentist do a thorough exam and discuss your treatment options.
Answered 2/18/2021
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See your dentist : While some medications (Dilantin - phenytoin) are associated with this phenomenon, a dentist is your 1st stop to determine YOUR cause and set up best treatment options. Must know why this happened before effective treatments can occur.
Answered 2/20/2021
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See a Dentist: Resolution is not a DIY project. Please see your Dentist to determine why your gums are shaped the way they are, and what can be done about it. There are solutions available, the choice of which depends on. the cause.
Answered 2/19/2021
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