Q.
The gum at my bottom front tooth appears to have receded and appears quite red and i believe i can see some of the tooth that you wouldn’t normally see, I am assuming this is gum disease, is it possible to turn this situation around or could I possibly lose this tooth? if you can resolve the problem how can you do this and will it be very costly. I have booked an urgent appointment with a dentist, however i would like to know if this is going to be a very costly exercise? Many thanks
The gum at my bottom front tooth appears to have receded and appears quite red and i believe i can see some of the tooth that you wouldn’t normally see, I am assuming this is gum disease, is it possible to turn this situation around or could I possibly lose this tooth? if you can resolve the problem how can you do this and will it be very costly. I have booked an urgent appointment with a dentist, however i would like to know if this is going to be a very costly exercise? Many thanks
A.
It is unlikely to be gum disease and more likely to be related to the position of the tooth and the thin nature of your gum tissue.
It is unlikely to be gum disease and more likely to be related to the position of the tooth and the thin nature of your gum tissue.
It can be corrected using gum grafts and would cost in the region of £500-1000 depending on which part of the country you are in.
Dr Ian Dunn
PurelyPerio Clinic 334, PO Box 334, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 0AG Web: www.purelyperio.co.uk Tel: 01625 419700
