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Hello,I have a receding gum line but only over one tooth. It''s very embarrassing since it''s one of my front teeth. Could this be gum disease? What can I do to prevent this. I noticed that It gets a bit sore only for about 3 days every other month. Any advice?

Hello Amanda!  I think it would be a great idea if you came to our office so we could see exactly what is going on with your tooth. Have you had your teeth cleaned lately? The recession could be from periodontal(gum) disease or it could be from your occlusion. Is your lower tooth hitting your upper tooth. Do you think you fractured your tooth?

Please call us at 1-888-790-0309 for an appointment.

Elizabeth O''Sullivan-WinslowDDS

posted by Ask the Dental Experts  # 10:16 AM 0 comments

I have very small teeth and was thinkingof getting something done about because im very concious when i smile or laugh but my friend suggested that i might have too much gum and i could get it removed, could that be the problem and if so is there a precedure i can get?

Cosmetic dentistry involves not only the teeth, but the soft tissues.  A part of cosmetic restoration often involves reshaping or treating the gum tissue.  You should have a comprehensive exam that looks at any possible periodontal issues as well as the cosmetics of the level of the soft tissue.  It can dramatically change the look of the smile.

Chuck Campbell, DDS

713-795-5905

posted by Ask the Dental Experts  # 7:52 AM 0 comments

hey i was wondering if you could answer the questions i have about my teeth. First of all i have had braces for about 2 years now but the gum on my bottom teeth seems to be receding. Sometimes theres blood after i brush my teeth but its rare. Is my gum receding because i brush too hard or do i need help... how can i recover the gum line or is it not possible?

First of all, I think you should wait until your braces come off because you have had alot of tooth movement , which may be causing some of your recession. Once you have your braces removed, I would suggest that you go to a periodontist (gum specialist) for an evaluation. He may have to do some form of tissue grafting to cover up the recession. which will help restore your gumline.

I hope this has helped you and if you have any further questions, please don''t hesitate to call us at:1-888-790-0309

posted by Ask the Dental Experts  # 8:09 AM 0 comments

How much does the surgery cost?

Thanks for your inquiry.  It is extremely difficult to tell you how much gum surgery can cost.  We first havre to determine what your needs are.  You may have periodontal disease in addition to needing to have excess gum tissue removed.  The first step wouled be to have a complete dental evaluation.  That way you and your dentist will know what your needs are and then what will be needed to treat your problems.  I hope this helps.

Dale J. Brant, DDS

888.790.0309

posted by Ask the Dental Experts  # 6:43 AM 0 comments

i have what its called a gummy smile along with several embarissing gaps...its invisaling right for me

You need a comprehensive examination with orthodontic treatment in mind.  Invisalign is a terrific tool, but it has some limitations.  The "gumminess" of your smile can lead to different types of treatment, depending upon the severity.

Chuck Campbell, DDS

713-795-5905

posted by Ask the Dental Experts  # 10:04 AM 0 comments

Why do sweet things make sensitive teeth hurt? I know its the nerve and I understand why cold or heat hurts but why sweets?

When there is sweet sensitivity, we would be looking for decay -- and it can be a tiny amount... It can be new decay or recurrent decay around an existing filling or crown.

Chuck Campbell, DDS

713-795-5905

posted by Ask the Dental Experts  # 10:08 AM 0 comments

Hi,a couple of days ago I was having some throbbing in my upper jaw and headache in temples, pressure in head as well. (The jaw and temple aches have gone away.) My back tooth is and was sensitive as well. Know it just seems to hurt directly in the center for the first two bites that I take and then goes away. Could this be due to maybe my sinuses bothering me? I have had work on this tooth before and it is sensitive to hot and cold. I just had a dental appointment within the past 6 months and nothing was said about that tooth. Thank you for your time, Kim Brown

Thanks for your inquiry.  From what you are telling me the tooth may need to have a root canal.  Especially, if it has hot and cold sensitivity.  This usually is a big indicator that a tooth needs a root canal.  The first thing that you need to do is to go back to your dentist and have them evaulate this tooth.  It may be your sinus, but with the symptoms that you have given me, it may be the beginning of an abscessed tooth.  Again, I want to thank you for your inquiry.

Dale J. Brant, DDS

888.790.0309

posted by Ask the Dental Experts  # 8:15 AM 0 comments