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2018-01-20 00:44:45
Gum healing symptoms after tooth extraction and why gum went down after healing what is the reason???
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Hi..the teeth usually after extraction it goes a little down due to absence of teeth .Its a normal phenomenon .nothing to worry about .
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consult a dentist as soon as possible to replace the missing  teeth

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The gum needs support from the tooth. When the tooth goes away the gum and bone tend to shrink a little, immediately. That is why we suggest getting Implants (especially at a young age like yours)
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1. Meet a specialist 2. Get an x ray 3. Consider replacement of tooth asap

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