triangle gaps between my bottom 4teeth due to gum recession. any good solution?
338736
You have to go to a periodontist.  Depending on your insurance, you might need a referral from your primary dentist.  He'll take measurements, do a perio scale (deep cleaning), then do more measurements to see if the problem is fixed.  You'll work with him to see where you go from there.  Do it soon, the longer you wait, the worse it'll be.
1048570
this is simply called grinding, it isnt cracking. this can b solved, talk to your dentist about it. it may not be at an extent where it needs to be solved but it is best to consult your dentist
1101510
Well, depending on the severity of your perio disease, your doctor may have prescribed Peridex or something like it...\nYou may have them check where it is hurting again. Sometimes, when scaling and root planing, calculus can be pushed further into the pocket and cause irritation... have the hygienist give it a look. good luck, and good job on taking care of this!
395628
It sounds like the hole in your tongue is too big for the stud.  You should get a bigger stud.  A much bigger ball might work, although it could also be too much of a mouthful.
621236
There's sometimes a natural small space in the back of your mouth. It normally goes away pretty soon. Retainers (unless they're specially made) won't do anything.
702906
Hello! Ok, so if I am understanding correctly, one of your sealants has fell out. Ok so no big deal. You say you are going back to the dentist soon to get it replaced, so in the meantime just keep those deep groves cleaned by daily brushing. A sealant is only a protective layer to fill in deep grooves on molars in children adn young adults for preventative measures. It will be A-OK until you get back to the dentist! Good Luck
217648
Use a monkey wrench...\n\nWell the same thing happend to me, and the sad news is that you have to go to your orthodontist, maybe theres no need for braces, maybe he can make a new retainer and fix them a little, however go and see him (her) cause maybe your teeth are going to move more.
302369
are you talking about like, theres too much gum and not enough teeth, like p. diddy? or too much gum but just enough teeth? either way, i dont think laser treatment will be helpful. Though, the gum can be surgically reduced to the acceptable level.
431748
try switching your toothpaste, i had too. there is something in toothpatse called sodium laurel sulphate, it makes the toothpaste foam, they also use it in garage floor cleaner! i did it as a last resort and it has helped me, the ulcers are much less common and do not last as long. you need to be something like sensodyne, but check the ingredients.
222469
Try a splint with duct tape.
499169
Yes if it is small, Say about a milimeter they can be bonded.  \nIf you have longer teeth then you may even go up to 1.5mm without it looking toooo funky.\nIf your teeth are short and healthy and your not a heavy grinder, you may be able to veneer them with porcelain.  \n\n\nBut what you really need to ask is why do you have it?\nWhat is your age, history of the gap, recent or developmental,  your habits that may be causing it, and so much more.  If you don't do a carefull history,  then if the gap is caused by something your doing then it may come back after you close it.  If your dentist just says yep I'll do with out thinking, be carefull.
52028
Yes, But it depends on the problem, if you are trying to make spaces between your teeth come together, a retainer is a option, or porcelin vaneers bonded over you teeth will make them appear strait or close them together.
709653
Ask your dentist.  You might be able to use a removeable appliance that would be relatively inexpensive to fix a minor problem.
904031
Best source of help is orthodontist...they often deal with this type of probem...call for free first consult.
1025567
I disagree completely with the first answer.  But without seeing your teeth i can't say for certain.  In dentistry, vertical dimension is a term used to describe the relationship of the upper and lower jaw.  When and if you are grinding your teeth down you will be over-closing when you bite..therefor losing vertical demension.  One way, albeit controversial, to fix this is to lift the back teeth like this dentist is doing and deal with the front teeth later.  This will not affect any bone supporting the teeth with 2 exceptions.  1. The front teeth...(unless you have a severe overbite to start with...or...if they are still in conact with eachj other after the dentist raised your back teeth) will hyper erupt.  Another way of putting this...your teeth want to be in conact with the opposing tooth if you raise the back then the front teeth will vertically drift toward each other.  \nThe second exception is with the tmj (temperomandibular joint) where your lower jaw attaches to your head...this joint is the part of the bone that can be traumatized when biting high.  The dentist should be keeping track of this and if your jaw is hurting with the new bite it needs to be adjusted.  \nUS dentists have attempted this to combat heavy wear...but it is very difficult to do and to treat...Most often it is used as a last resort to combat wear of the tops of your teeth...it is very aggressive.  Normally after the vertical dimension has been raised the front teeth are capped especially if they have been affected by the wear.  \nALso wear can get bad enough to start killing off teeth which might be the reason for the root canals.  Left untreated you could end up losing all teeth...  Having said all of this, if you are usure you SHOULD seek a second opinion. Any dentist worth seeing would not be offeded if you looked for a second opinion.  Hope this helps \nGood luck
723216
You should go and see a doctor if it is worrying you and they will either put your mind to rest one way or the other.\n\nMy sister had a baby 6 months ago and she was given exercises by a physiotherapist the day after she gave birth to help make the gap smaller and they did work as the gap has now gone.\n\nSo if yo are concerned maybe your doctor will refer you.
873122
I think the #3-#4 issue is just coincidence.  I wonder if you have a sinus infection, though.  The roots of these teeth are literally right at the lower border of the sinus.  You might even have a sinus perforation, which is not uncommon with #3 extractions.  Take a deep breath of air, pinch your nose and try to blow the air out through your nose.  Don't use a crazy amount of force, but just enough to see if the air holds in your nose or if it is leaking into your mouth.  (Yes, that's right.)  If it is getting into your mouth, you need to have this opening closed by an oral surgeon.\n\nAt a minimum, I suggest that you might need an antibiotic to clear up your sinus, which may have a lingering infection from your tooth.  (Biaxin or Zithromax are a good choice for sinus infections.)