I have gaps between my teeth after my brace work has been ‘completed’, what should I do?
Dear doctor,
I am still having my braces on but i noticed holes in where my gums were supposed to be. It looks something like Fig 11 and 13 in this website.
http://www.oralhealthjournal.com/issues/ISarticle.asp?aid=1000151498
My orthodontist said it is not going to grow back on its own. Is there a type of gum implants or treatment for my problems? Or should i ask for her to push my teeth deeper into the gumline?
THANK YOU!
Sounds like you have ‘black triangles’. They sometimes disappear when the orthodontic treatment is completed but they can often still remain. Your orthodontist can advise you.
If they don’t go away then you may need some cosmetic dentistry to sort them out>
Black triangles are a difficult aesthetic problem. The access and the geometry of this type of aesthetic case make it very demanding. But if you go to an expert cosmetic dentist they can fix that. It’s hard for me to say what would be best for you–it depends on the shape of your teeth, the condition of your gums, and other factors. Porcelain veneers are a possibility, direct bonding is another possibility.
Don’t trust your smile to someone who merely claims to be a cosmetic dentist. Go with the real thing for this one
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