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Black Triangle Gap in Lower Front Bottom Teeth - Cosmetic Solution? (photo)

jt1234567nycMay 10, 2013
I have periodontal disease and I have a black triangle gap in my lower front teeth. It looks worse after getting cleaned. Is there anything I can do minimize the gap?

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Dr. Jay Neuhaus, DDS
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Answered on Aug 27, 2014
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Dr. Svetlana Novak, DMD
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