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Gap in teeth
There is some Gap occured in upper teeth after dental cleaning done today (October 10th,2022). It looks odd.
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Gap is due to removal of plaque and calculus deposits during cleaning procedure.nothing to worry.
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Hi,
This is a very common feeling to have after cleaning. This occurs because the hard calculus is removed while cleaning your tooth. sometimes this calculus/ tartar when stuck in between your tooth can result in a gap in the tooth. Simply put, the gap occurred because tartar was covering it. Having tartar is not going to help you and can further affect your gums and teeth
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You should visit your dentist and discuss the options for closing the gap. There are multiple treatment options available for this and the dentist has to choose the plan thats best suited for you.
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Don't worry about this. Yeah from your perspective it can look a little odd, but this can be corrected
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This can happen following cleaning of teeth.
This is common and happens to many individuals who do not go for regular check ups and professional cleaning of teeth.
reason: Deposits on teeth might have hardened due to improper brsishing or brush design
good thing is you don't need to get worried bcz
sometimes the gap gets close on itself after sometime
wait for 7 to 10 days still if u do not find any improvement you can consult dentist
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you can get the gap closed through various available treatments
the mode of treatment depends on the extent of gap and underlying cause
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plz consult the doctor after 1 week
don't need to panic
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Hello..
Cleaning or scaling doesn't make space in between your teeth, it is your natural space which is shown after clearing of hard substance called as calculus..
Other thing is check your vitamin D and calcium level, some time because of interdental bone loss cause spacing in between teeth.
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Dr. Isha Pal
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Delhi
That is not unusual. Dental calculus get cleaned after the cleaning procedure which is stuck in between and on teeth, you might feel some space for a few days.
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Maintain the oral hygiene.
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