Is there a dentist that can tell me if your gum grows back !!!!!!!!!!?!
Question: I am a dental student so I think I can provide you with an answer
First of all it depends on the reason why it is like it is now. Is it because of traumatic brushing? Periodontal disease? Surgery? Other kinds of disease?
In most cases, if it has stayed like that for a while it won't grow much back. It has "settled" on a new level. If you are having a periodontal ongoing inflammation it can grow a bit back if you get to stop that process.
BUT, let's say it has drawn back permanently and this is bothering you, it is possible to do surgery that can replace the gingiva (gum) closer to where it used to be.
See your dentist, and he/she can tell you is the best thing for you to do.
For now: Be careful to brush the areas around so there's no plaque close to this area, in that way you can prevent it for disappearing more, BUT do not brush hard and in that way destroy the gingiva you have left.
Good luck!
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Answers: I am a dental student so I think I can provide you with an answer
First of all it depends on the reason why it is like it is now. Is it because of traumatic brushing? Periodontal disease? Surgery? Other kinds of disease?
In most cases, if it has stayed like that for a while it won't grow much back. It has "settled" on a new level. If you are having a periodontal ongoing inflammation it can grow a bit back if you get to stop that process.
BUT, let's say it has drawn back permanently and this is bothering you, it is possible to do surgery that can replace the gingiva (gum) closer to where it used to be.
See your dentist, and he/she can tell you is the best thing for you to do.
For now: Be careful to brush the areas around so there's no plaque close to this area, in that way you can prevent it for disappearing more, BUT do not brush hard and in that way destroy the gingiva you have left.
Good luck!
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I'm not a dentist, but gum tissue can grow back. I know from experience.
My wife is a dental nurse. She just told me that the gum will grow back in most cases, but it's a slow process. She mentioned that it depended on the reason why the gum got damaged and to what extent etc.
We are made up of several cells forming tissues and organs...and the gums or gingivae is no exception.
That means it will grow back depending on the extent of damage, age, immune system, and reccurence of impending trauma.
You could buy a tissue conditioner...of course prescribed by your dentist to hasten the repair process. Or there is a radical therapy which involves a gingival or gum graft to be implanted on you.
It can't be that bad. Hope I helped.