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Is There Any Procedure To Fill The Gap Between My Front Lower Teeth?
I went for usual teeth scaling today and after the procedure I noticed a little gap between my front lower teeth. I am scared that it will only grow, is there any procedure to fill this gap up, as I know this is due to receding gums I am 39 yrs old male.
Tue, 28 Jan 2014
Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM
Actually in the process of scaling, removal of plaque and debris is done which is deposited between the tooth and gums.
So after the removal of debris you feel that there is gap between teeth, but when there is healing of infected gums after scaling this gap fills on there own.
But if there are large space between teeth then the patient has to go for crown placement of tooth to close the gaps.
Thank you
Regards
Actually in the process of scaling, removal of plaque and debris is done which is deposited between the tooth and gums.
So after the removal of debris you feel that there is gap between teeth, but when there is healing of infected gums after scaling this gap fills on there own.
But if there are large space between teeth then the patient has to go for crown placement of tooth to close the gaps.
Thank you
Regards
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