Hello, During pregnancy I developed periodontal disease that went untreated. Two of my bottom teeth became detached from my permanent bottom retainer (after braces) and started to become loose. 7yrs ago I found a dentist that reattached the teeth to the retainer. I recently went to a periodontist that said the splint was doing a good enough job to stabilize the teeth, but I need laser therapy to help cure the periodontal disease, no mention of repair to gum line. Can my gum line be repaired?
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There are really only two options to predictably correct black triangles between teeth. One option is to place porcelain veneers to change the contour of the teeth with closed embrasures. The other option is to slenderize the teeth to make them less triangular and more square, and then move the...
There is always a risk of recession after oral surgery, especially if the gums are of thin type, or if there is some bone loss pre-existing.
If the metal margins of your crown are showing, the only solution will be to change these crowns, and leave the margins of the new crowns under...
I would be cautious in your case. It looks like you have a lot of gum in your smile. Typically, gum can only safely be raised by 2-3 mm. THe gums should then be allowed to heal for many weeks before the veneers. THere may be a refinement surgery necessary. The gum...
