Periodontist Removed 2mm From Gums, Now There Are Black Triangles Between Teeth, Is This Permanent?

July 9, 2011
Asked By:513573anon in california

My periodontist removed some inflammed gums (interdental gingiva) between my teeth. She removed about 1-2 mm of gum in between each tooth. Now I have black triangles. Will the gums grow back to fill in these spaces, or is this permanent?

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