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Can Gums Cause The Teeth To Recede?
Question: I have dental erosion but my question is are my gums causing my teeth to move in? the sides of the mouth look caved in. it's hard to explain my mouth isn't straight like normal mouth are.
Brief Answer:
Malaligned teeth, orthodontic treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As far as the appearance and alignment of your teeth are concerned, you have malaligned teeth with a deep bite so the teeth are losing its vertical height.
The canines on either side are placed outwards and the incisors are placed inwardly. So these problems have to be treated with braces or orthodontic treatment.
The appearance and alignment can be corrected by braces which improve your smile and appearance. So you need to consult an orthodontist and get the teeth treated.
Erosion of the teeth results in loss of tooth structure secondary to exposure to chemicals like acidic beverages.
This will result in loss of tooth structure on the inner aspect of the teeth. The erosion can be prevented by avoiding acidic beverages.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahesh Kumar T S, Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Malaligned teeth, orthodontic treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As far as the appearance and alignment of your teeth are concerned, you have malaligned teeth with a deep bite so the teeth are losing its vertical height.
The canines on either side are placed outwards and the incisors are placed inwardly. So these problems have to be treated with braces or orthodontic treatment.
The appearance and alignment can be corrected by braces which improve your smile and appearance. So you need to consult an orthodontist and get the teeth treated.
Erosion of the teeth results in loss of tooth structure secondary to exposure to chemicals like acidic beverages.
This will result in loss of tooth structure on the inner aspect of the teeth. The erosion can be prevented by avoiding acidic beverages.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahesh Kumar T S, Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Answered by
Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Practicing since :2007
Answered : 3377 Questions
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