What is holding it other then gums? I really feel like my top right front tooth is going to fall out. My gums have receded quite a lot in the last couple years and from what I've noticed they just continue to shrink too, and I am absolutely terrified I'm going to lose it any day now. I know your other teeth are held in by roots but does that go the same for the two front teeth? Idk I hope these pictures help a little to show how far up and receded my gums are and, or the spaces between teeth!?
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If the canal is cleaned out completely as you mentioned and the sterilised broken instrument is stuck at the tip of the canal, then let it be there as it should not cause any infection. If the tooth has good remaining tooth structure, then let the dentist navigate the 4th canal and keep the...
You have an
attractive smile that, as you point out, tends to show quite a bit of your
gums. There are several options available to treat a gummy smile. Your first
step will be to schedule consultations with a specialist, such as a
periodontist or cosmetic dentist, who can explain in detail the...
Based on the photos that you have attached you are not in any danger of your teeth "falling out" in the next few weeks. Tooth roots are typically attached deep within the jaw unless there has been severe gum disease. It does not look as though this is a problem in your case. To ease your mind I...