Do I have to put up with the gap for the rest of my life or can something be done about it?
Q. Dear Dr Butt I have a gap in my front teeth which has happened over the last three years due to a problem with my gums. I have asked my dentist if he could fill the gap and on the last visit he said he could fill it with bonding. He wouldn’t advise veneers or porcelain as they would be too heavy and may weaken the tooth as the density of the bone had diminished due to the gum disease. I visited him today and he now advises that I dont have the bonding done as he feels the gum is still inflamed. I am really upset as this gap looks ugly. Please can you advise if there is a way round this or do I have to put up with this gap for the rest of my life? I am 58 years of age. Kind regards.
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A. hi pat, try to get the inflammation down using peroxl mouthwash twice a day , most of the big stores supply it. you should see a difference with in a couple of days and then get the bonding done
Thank you very much for your reply Dr Butt. Please could I ask you for a bit more advise? As I mentioned before there is bone loss due to previous gum disease. My dentist took x-rays and showed me the results, there is some loss to most of the teeth I think mainly due to my age.
I think the gum area near the gap is fine, I don’t know why he said it were inflamed I have looked after my teeth since this gum problem and use “Corsadyl Daily” mouthwash twice a day and use interdent brushes to keep any problems under control. In your opinion would bonding still be advisable? is it possible to bond where there is bone loss? I think my dentist is afraid it will weaken the tooth, he hasn’t actually said it but I have a feeling this may be the case and is using the inflamed gum as an excuse.
I appreciate your advise, it’s just that I feel rushed when I visit my dentist and can’t get a satisfactory answer from him.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards
Pat Brown
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