I have a bottom tooth front and center in my mouth that felt like it had something stuck in it near the gum line, so I reach in the pick it out and out came a chunk of tooth. The whole tooth is still attached and not even loose, there is just a hole near the gum line facing the inside of my mouth. Are my teeth rotting? I have no idea what it is going to entail to fix such a thing.
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June 4, 2014
Answer: Hole in tooth near gum line... #DrSoftTouch
Sorry to hear that this has happened to you, but if I were your doctor, I would offer to redo your crowns for you. I always show my patients a wax-up, which is a model that pretty much shows the patient exactly what their teeth will look like. If this wasn't done, it does not mean...
It would be difficult to estimate without looking at your photos and x-rays, but it would likely take about 12-18 months if you get one or more teeth extracted. Also, it will depend on whether you need to expand one arch or reduce the other arch. A lot of factors come into play, but...
Great job for improving your oral hygiene! If the gum tissue is red and swollen form inflammation it can return to a healthy appearance after a couple of weeks. If there is underlying tartar build up causing inflammation called gingivitis or bone disease called periodontitis then it will require...