I'm 19, haven't gone to a dentist in 5+ years, usually brush once, sometimes twice a day, and don't floss. I may have been putting too much pressure on my teeth while brushing and picking at my gums too much. Recently, my lower gums have bled once or twice while I wasn't brushing, and my gums have started to peel out under my lower middle teeth. Those two teeth are also slightly loose/wobbly. How bad is my condition atm? Do I have stage 2 gum disease? Is it reversible? Will I be losing teeth?
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Paresthesia/ altered sensation is one of the risks of Gum graft surgery It could involve the donor site or the grafted area. Alot of times this is temporary , and will get better over time Vit B complex and Hypercium are believed to help with the process ...
I suggest you visit your dentist and have the situation checked out. It is possible that the retainer is rubbing on them and causing recession. Also, excessive scrubbing can be a problem. You aren't scrubbing the floors you are cleaning your teeth. Less pressure could probably be used. Your...
It is difficult to tell from your photo, but it looks like you may have had some trauma to that tooth. I would see a dentist for a complete evaluation with xrays and a periodontist for the gum. In my opinion a gum graft would be beneficial for you if the tooth is not fractured. There are a...
