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Question:
Implants cause gum loss between 2 front teeth: I am 27 years old, and had to get dental implants on my top two front teeth. (Due to an accident when I was young).
Now, however, I have no gum between them, and the result is a black hole between my front teeth. It looks awful and I hate my smile.
People are always telling me I have something in my teeth, because that's what it looks like. Is there anyway to fix this? .... Visitor from PA
Answer:
You are probably flossing correctly. The tooth and gum tissue do not meet directly.
The gum meets the tooth, then attaches about 1-3 mm below where it looks like it meets, sort of like a turtleneck around the tooth. It is important to floss into this area (called the sulcus) because this is where bacteria that cause gum disease reside.
Just be careful to floss gently into this area to not injure the sensitive tissue.
Hope this helps.
Wisconsin Reconstructive Implant Dentistry
Richard Winter, DDS MAGD
Winter Dental Associates
5323 W. Hampton Avenue
Milwaukee Wisconsin WI 53218
(414) 464-9021
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