Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Puffy swollen gums are a sign of periodontal disease. The cause of the periodontal disease is microbial deposits on the teeth (dental plaque). The plaque, when mineralized, becomes tartar (calculus). The calculus, in turn, attracts more plaque, and the disease process continues.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have reviewed the photograph and the attached X-ray. My observations are as follows: there is a considerable amount of bone loss around the tooth, the tooth has shifted from its original position, and there is a significant buildup of deposits (tartar or calculus) on the tooth. The prognosis for this tooth depends on whether it is mobile or firm.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You must have noticed by now that the motion of the teeth forward improves the profile. However, as rightly mentioned by the dentist, the space is insufficient for placing implants. Your face and profile may not look the same as before the treatment.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition which you are reporting is called a cheek bite. I understand that it can be very annoying at times. The main and important cause for cheek bite is irregularly placed (buccally placed, meaning placed towards the cheeks) teeth. The most common teeth or tooth to be placed buccally is the third molar (wisdom tooth).
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