I am 22 and my teeth are rotting on bottom. Any suggestions? (photos)

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I would like to know what could be done. I am only 22 my gums in the area hurt I'm scared to get false teeth I want them to be permanent. What could I do?

Vachik Danoukh, DMD · Answer

Hi Sabrina from Clearfield PA!  Your teeth are not rotting but it looks like you have not spent a great deal of time brushing and flossing!  You have an enormous build up of plaque on your teeth and gums which will cause bleeding and pain. You need to find a dentist in your area and get an exam and deep cleaning to remove the calculus and plaque build up around the gum area and front teeth.  Catch it now before it is too late.!  You are very young to let this happen and your natural teeth are the best you will ever have so please take good care of them!

John A. Merrill, DDS · Answer

Great question and good photo--it would appear that the discolored areas are a build up of tartar or calculus on your teeth--this causes irritation and infection and recession of the supporting gums and bone. See a dentist soon--they will clean those areas up for you and get you back in good shape--I suspect your teeth and gums will heal up very well and you will nedd to see the dentist every 3-4 months in the future to keep the indfection from reoccurring. Good luck

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