can your gums grow back?!?!?!
Question: Can your gums grow back?!?!?
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Hello,
Not sure exactly what you mean by hole in your gums between your teeth? is this hole surrounded by gums or have the gums just receded back in this area.
In any case it is possible for the gums to be regrown to a certain extent- it is important that you brush and floss really well to keep the gums healthy though. Dont be over-excited with the brushing in this area, use a SOFT bristled toothbrush so you do not cause more damage. Also ask your dentist to get the area scaled/ root planed (removal of tartar) which will clean the area allowing the gums to reattatch to the teeth.
Your gums may naturally regrow over time, if you still find there is a hole and it bothers you gum grafts are possible (gum is placed into this area to 'fill the gap'). Try and ask a periodontologist or a gum specialist for more information :)
they can heal but not grow back. just work harder now that you are aware of the damage that can happen. Good luck!
Mom of 7.....son in dental school!