I have enlarged canines. The one on upper jaw right is particularly large and has pushed the next incisor in. I have been living with that for 50 years - but recently I have been biting into my lower lip causing ruptures frequently. I am enclosing a close up for reference. Advise appreciated.
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Based on your photo, it appears that you have what is technically called a Class II, Division 2 malocclusion. That is generally where your two front teeth "slant in" and the teeth on the sides of these, the lateral incisors, tend to "slant out." While I understand your concerns with aesthetics...
Your picture seems to show normal color. The Gums are the lighter pink color attached to the teeth. The part you are referring to is the more red tissue below that. This is called alveolar mucosa and it is a more loose tissue. It is normally more red than the gums.
It is possible that the...
If you had an eating disorder, you probably had a very acidic oral environment, causing the erosion of your enamel. You need a very experienced cosmetic dentist to evaluate your particular situation. As you mentioned, your occlusion (the way your top and bottom teeth meet) is VERY IMPORTANT!...
