Mt tooth looks shorter as my gum has shrunk

Published July 25th, 2008 by admin

Q. I got crowns done about two years ago on 4 front teeth but 1 of the front crowns on my front tooth the gum shrunk and the tooth looks shorter than the other one what can i do to fix this.
A.
Hi
Your options are to get the crowns redone. In some case you may require [...]

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I have gum recession due to hard brushing I need a soft tissue gum graft

Published April 3rd, 2008 by Dr Komal Suri

Q. Hi, Please could you advise. I have gum recession due to harsh brushing almost all the way round the top front and lower front jaw and a bit at the rear of the front lower incissors (since changed toothbrush to sonic soft bristle). Bits of dentine show under the gum and the gums on [...]

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I have gum disease and root treatment can anything be done to hide the recession

Published March 9th, 2008 by Dr Julian Caplan BDS

Q. I have had gum disease which has affected my lower front gums which are receding also i have had root treatment on my front upper tooth which is very discoloured. can anything be done to hid the recession in my gums.
A. Dear Miss Y,
It can be extremely difficult to treat receeding gums. The [...]

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