Gum recession happens when gum tissue pulls back from the tooth. The exposed part of the tooth can make it look longer, and you may notice sensitivity when you drink something cold. That alone doesn’t mean your teeth are moving, though.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 The gap is getting wider, and you can’t remember it looking this way before.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Your gums bleed during brushing or flossing, especially if it keeps happening rather than stopping after a day or two.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A black triangle has appeared near the gumline. It can happen when gum tissue and supporting bone have been lost around the teeth.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Sensitivity around an exposed tooth root is getting annoying enough that you change how you eat or drink.<\/p>\r\n
Not every space between front teeth comes from gum problems. Some gaps are simply part of how your teeth developed. Genetics can play a role. The size of the teeth can matter too, and sometimes the tissue between the upper front teeth contributes to the space.<\/p>\r\n
So don’t assume that closing the gap is automatically the first step.<\/p>\r\n
If gum disease is causing the teeth to shift, treating the disease comes first. Depending on the condition of your gums, a dentist or periodontist may recommend professional cleaning below the gumline. Scaling and root planing is a common nonsurgical treatment for periodontitis.<\/p>\r\n
Yes, but the right treatment depends on the cause and the health of your gums. If the teeth are healthy and the gap is mainly cosmetic, orthodontic treatment can move the teeth closer together. Dental bonding can also close a smaller space by adding tooth-colored material to the teeth.<\/p>\r\n
If the gap between your front teeth is new, getting wider, or appearing alongside gum recession, book an examination. It doesn’t mean something terrible is happening. It means there is enough change to warrant a proper look. Why Gum Recession Can Change Your Smile Gum recession happens when gum tissue pulls back from the tooth. The exposed part of the tooth can make it look longer, and you may notice sensitivity when you drink something cold. That alone doesn’t mean your teeth are moving, though. Watch for Changes Around the Gap \u2022 … Continue reading Gum Recession and Gap Between Front Teeth<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5162","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5162","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5162"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5162\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5500,"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5162\/revisions\/5500"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5162"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5162"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.envysmile.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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