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

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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Elly Tehrani, DMD, MSD

It is better to treat your gum recession as soon as possible as it is severe.  The gum is also inflamed which makes it more fragile and more prone to recession.   Also the more Severe the recession, the more severe the bone loss in that site, which will limit the success rate of gum grafting .....

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The small void should fill in after the tissue remodels unless there is bone loss in between the teeth an Xray of this site will be helpful .....re-modelling of soft tissue takes about 8 weeks to 6 months ....you can purchase "rubber tip stimulator" (by G.U.M) and train/ message the gum d...

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Causes of gum recession are:- Thin tissue (genetic)-Frenum pull- aggressive brushing -smoking and gum disease  -clenching and grinding  - Orthodontic tx *** your front 2 teeth are longer than the ones on the sides (centrals are longer than the laterals). In your case, the gum recession is mo...

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