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Visitor asks:
Hello!
For some time I have had a stinging, sensitive-type pain in my lower central incisor. My dentist sent me for an X-ray. The images showed that the incisor has moved away from the bone (the two teeth are spreading apart). None of my teeth are loose, but he told me that I am predisposed to periodontal disease. Can this gap between the teeth be corrected, and how? I would also like to know whether this stinging-type pain can be prevented.
Thank you for your answer and kind regards!
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
The simplest method is to build up and reshape the dental crown with composite materials. The procedure is quick and non-radical, but composites may become discoloured over time. Moving the teeth back to their original position with orthodontic treatment is a better method, but it is slow and requires a fixed appliance for a longer period (one year). The procedure can be carried out if there are no signs of advanced periodontal disease.
Have a nice day!
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