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Recently I noticed that my gums are shrinking down and having a bigger gap between the teeth. Feeling very sensitive when I drink or eat. I would like to know what causing this gum problem. What should I do to prevent this from getting worse? ...Visitor from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (answer)
My gums bleed at night at least twice a week. They don't bleed when I brush. Why would my gums bleed at night when I'm sleep? ...Visitor from NM (answer)
Receeding Gums: I have been trying to find a dentist. It has taken months to find one. Then when I do, they seem to cancel on me. My gums are receeding. I think my nerves are exposed and now when I push on my gums, some foul tasting substance comes out.. yucky. I know I need a dentist but can you tell me what is going on?... Visitor from CT (answer)
Discoloration of Gums: I had a root canal done approximately 6 years ago and had a gold crown placed on the molar. I have recently noticed that my entire gum around the crown is a dark color (it looks like a bruise). Is this a normal result from the crown? I am not having any pain, but there is a slight amount of swelling.... Visitor from South Dakota (answer)
Gum Tenderness: I am a senior and have only a few teeth. My gums are almost always sore. My dentist recommended rinsing with epsom salts for relief, this seldom works. I went to a periodontist who found nothing unusual. I am going to have the gums cleaned next month. I want to know if there is a specific blood test that should be done to determine if there is some underlying medical condition that is causing this constant soreness. .... Visitor from NY (answer)
Growing Gum Tissue: I want to grow back my gums. I smoked for five years and decided not brushing my teeth, drinking and smoking was probably never a good idea and I stopped. I've been eating well, flossing for thirty minute sessions once or twice daily, and brushing (softly) all the time. This was of course after three thousand dollars of dental work that was five years in the making. Everything seems to be doing better but the gums. Any information - advice - resources on whatever treatment you can offer would be appreciated .... Visitor from SC (answer)
New Crowns cause Gum Loss: I just had porcelain crowns on my top front 6 teeth for cosmetic reasons. During the procedure my dentist burned parts of my gums. That tissue became white during the procedure and soon after I lost it. Now my gums are very inflamed, the ones on my 2 front teeth are not symmetric (due to tissue lost after burning) and in 2 teeth one can see the edge of the crown and part of my original tooth because the gum line is very high. Please let me know if this is normal or I need to consult another dentist! My gums looked fine before I started the procedure but I had the temporaries on for a month. Every time I go back to my dentist he tells me that the gum lime will get lower with time. .... Visitor from OH (answer)
Unusual Gum Growth: My daughter has an unusual growth of gum tissue between two of her front lower teeth. Two different oral surgeons have removed this tissue a total of three times. The last time aggressively. Still the tissue keeps growing back. Now they are talking about removing several teeth to stop the tissue growth. Have you ever seen something like this and can you suggest another way to cure the problem?. .... Visitor from CO (answer)
No Gums due to dentures: I have had dentures for 40 years. I have no gums left. I look like I have no teeth. My gums often hurt. What kind of surgery should I have for this problem. .... Visitor from NC (answer)
Gums and Flossing: When I floss, I push it up til the gum sort of moves. Can they permanently be pushed up by flossing hard? .... Visitor from CA (answer)

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