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How To Reduce Gaps Between Front Teeth?

My teeth are loose, I have swollen gums, some of my teeth have rotted and they have slowly started to space apart, I brush every single day but I think I might have gum disease. I don't want to tell my boyfriend because it's embarrassing and not attractive. I can't smile in front of him my teeth are making me insecure. I'm only 19. What can I do?
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
Your teeth need oral prophylaxis , I.e supra and sub gingival scaling . See a dentist and get treatment done. You can also use mouth wash. Your problem is treatable and preventable. Use soft bristle tooth brush and brush twice daily.
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Dentist, Pedodontics,  Dr. Parajeeta Dikshit's  Response
hello, swollen gums and tooth loosening are signs of severe gum disease. The age of 19 is too young to lose a tooth. Please visit a Periodontist ( specialist of gum disease) at the earliest to get back your pretty smile.. take care
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How To Reduce Gaps Between Front Teeth?

Your teeth need oral prophylaxis , I.e supra and sub gingival scaling . See a dentist and get treatment done. You can also use mouth wash. Your problem is treatable and preventable. Use soft bristle tooth brush and brush twice daily.