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Will the gum my dentist cut off grow back? (Photo)

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24hopeApr 7, 2018

I had some cavity in my front teeth removed and filled in however the dentist cut off the gum between my front teeth. Now there is this empty space. Will it grow back ??? Please someone answer me

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