Black triangles between teeth. Could you please help me find the best way how to solve this problem? (Photo)

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Hello! I am 22 years old and have been struggling with juvenile periodontitis for about 2 years now. I have been trying to maintain a good oral hygiene along with taking the antibiotics which seemed to help- my gums stopped bleeding and are not as redish as they used to be. What I am very unhappy about are now the large black triangles between teeth because of the gum reduction. Could you please help me find the best way how to solve this problem? Thank you very much in advance.

Elly Tehrani, DMD, MSD · Answer

From the pictures you have provided, it seems like you also have some gum recession you can get a referral to a periodontist. First an exam will be needed to rule out active gum disease.  The recessions could be treated. Unfortunately , no surgical procedures exist to date to predictably fix the black triangles. You can get orthodontic treatment, or  restorations to make the spaces smaller and filled in with some gum tissue.

German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

Unfortunately there is not much to do unless you perform porcelain veneers, but need also to know that this option requires the teeth to be shaved down, so you can put veneers on top. But this would be the only way to close those gaps.we can change shape size and color. Hope this helps.

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