Gums come off

2018-02-17 06:17:07
I got my teeth scaled 6 months ago. The gums are still dettached like flaps. What do I do? Can they ever be reattached again? Will this weaken my teeth?
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Hi.. I need a deep scaling n review .. u can consult to know d charges

Answered2018-02-17 13:45:09

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Answered2018-02-17 11:28:28

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Gums usually seperate from the teeth when there is underlying inflammatiin or infecrion or in other terms presence of calculus you should consult a periodontist for the same as soon as possible
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visit a periodontist

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See a periodontist.

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Your gums loose attachment from your tooth if there is underlying deposits called calculus and the presence of gum infection . Kindly do visit a Periodontist in your area or start a practo consult so that we can resolve the problems.
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please maintain good oral hygiene , regular brushing and visit the Periodontist as soon as possible

Answered2018-02-17 06:33:07

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Need to visit the dentist ....if after 6months of scaling u have loose gums ..bone loss btwn the teeth has started
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go for an opg (full mouth xray) to analyse the bone condition
Health Tips
maintain oral hygiene use soft brush dont use toothpick if food is getting stuck in gums do rinses after evry meal

Answered2018-02-17 09:21:35

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