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Visitor asks:
Hello!
Five years ago I noticed that my gum had “shortened” above a tooth with a crown, meaning I noticed a dark gap between the crown and the gum. At the time I pointed this out to my dentist, but he said it was nothing serious. Last year I also noticed on two other teeth without crowns that the teeth had become longer, or the gum shorter. Now I notice this appearing on more and more teeth. It is as if the gum is receding. I must emphasize that my gums have not bled for several years, they are very firm and light pink, and I brush my teeth at least two to three times a day. I am fifty years old and would like to know what could be causing this???? I am very afraid that over time my teeth might start becoming loose. What can be done, or is there any hope for improvement??
Thank you in advance for your answer and best regards.
Majda
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
The phenomenon you notice is relatively common and is most often a consequence of tooth brushing (incorrect direction...) and also of minor recurrent inflammations that are difficult to avoid despite good hygiene. The phenomenon itself is not directly related to the fear of tooth mobility. Periodontal disease can be diagnosed only with X-rays, not merely from the clinical picture you describe. There are procedures, mainly performed by periodontal specialists, that can restore the original gum position at the tooth neck with relative success.
Have a nice day!
The phenomenon you notice is relatively common and is most often a consequence of tooth brushing (incorrect direction...) and also of minor recurrent inflammations that are difficult to avoid despite good hygiene. The phenomenon itself is not directly related to the fear of tooth mobility. Periodontal disease can be diagnosed only with X-rays, not merely from the clinical picture you describe. There are procedures, mainly performed by periodontal specialists, that can restore the original gum position at the tooth neck with relative success.
Have a nice day!
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