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I got a dental bridge at 17, now 36 and I'm very self-conscience of the gum recession and size of my teeth. What can I do?

penjay812
I flipped over my bike at the age of 13 and knocked out one front tooth and rotated the other. After 4 years of braces (with a fake tooth attached to a bracket), I was given a bridge. I have gotten very subconcious about the gum recession. Kids ask me what is wrong with my teeth on a regular basis. Is there anything I can do? I once heard of a bridge replacement with a gum color along the top to match. Is there anything else I can do? Ready for a pretty smile again.

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