For some reason, my gums have started to bleed when I brush my teeth. What could be wrong?
Bleeding gums can be a sign of periodontal disease so you should be evaluated by a dentist.
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For a small gap between two teeth that are otherwise in alignment there are a few choices of treatment. The first would be closing the space with composite, or white filling material. Composite fillings do stain and darken as they age, so this would have to be replaced every 3 to 5 years. The more permanent treatment would be porcelain veneers, which cover the entire front of the tooth and are made of a material that will not stain or darken.
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Your dentist will decide which course of treatment is best depending on the chronological age of your teeth and whether or not all your permanent teeth have erupted yet. Either way Invisalign treatment is a great choice. Dr. Lemongello
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The most predictable, safest way to whiten your teeth is in a dental office under the supervision of a dentist. In the dental office everything is custom made to fit properly and provide the optimal, safest environment for whitening. Anything else is a compromise. Dr. Lemongello
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most likely your teeth were never able to fully erupt because of this overlying gum tissue. This condition is important to correct. Partial coverage of the gum tissue over the tooth can predispose the tooth to decay. Additionally, because of the gum tissue covering the tooth, it has been prevented from fully erupting into the mouth. This prevents its proper use in chewing. It can be corrected through removal of the gum tissue either by excision or through laser treatment. Obviously it would be important to have this evaluated by your dentist or an oral surgeon.
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It is difficult to answer this question without examining your teeth and smile. You need to realize that you are asking your dentist to do the hardest treatment in dentistry. Let me ask you, do you want to improve the appearance of this one tooth or the appearance of your smile? Without seeing your teeth the answer could be different depending on what you would like to achieve. If you want to improve just the appearance of this one tooth than simply put, yes, you can treat the one tooth. However, is this the best treatment and will it have the best outcome? What you need to understand is that this may be a simple answer but not a simple solution. To achieve an exact match and create a single restoration that blends perfectly with your other natural teeth is not a simple task. It is due to this challenge that we often recommend treating more teeth to create the illusion of all the teeth blending naturally in the smile. Treating more teeth may be more predictable than treating one and you may find an improvement in your smile not just one tooth. I would recommend you discuss this with your dentist and express what you want to achieve and allow him to explain why more teeth are being recommended. Perhaps together you can reach a compromise of treating your two front teeth.
Dr. Lemongello
Lerner & Lemongello
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Luminneers are the same cost as Traditional veneers and both are manufactured in a dental laboratory.   Lumineers like traditional veneers are made of ultra-thin porcelain. Lumineers are marketed by the manufacturer claiming there is no reduction of the underlying tooth structure. However, the truth is that it is rare for Luminneers not to require any tooth reduction at either the start of the procedure or during the cementation process.   Without some minor adjustment the Lumineers may not fit right. Lumineers are not better than Traditional veneers. There are limited situations where Lumineers work best.  More importantly it depends on the situation as to what is the best choice to provide a natural, beautiful, well fitting long lasting result. This is a decision that should be made between you and the doctor performing the procedure. What is most important is making the best choice utilizing the proper material for your situation and meeting your expectation.
Dr. Lemongello
Lerner & Lemongello
5602 PGA Blvd, Suite 201, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida FL 33418
Web: www.lernerlemongello.com Tel: (561) 627 9000
Smiles By George
7465 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis IN 46256
Web: www.smilesbygeorge.com Tel: 317-841-1111