Patient's question:
The child is 12 and will be 18 soon. Recently, they suddenly noticed that the gum in front has become longer. When the child was 10, they chipped half of their front tooth, and the doctor said to wait until they were older to treat it. I never did anything about it, but lately, the child has been complaining about discomfort in their teeth, and I only then noticed the change. Is it serious? What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described and the images, it appears that you should go to the hospital for a follow-up visit, get an X-ray taken, and check if the tooth root is developing properly? Treatment should be administered promptly based on the symptoms. Based on the situation you described and the images, it appears that you should go to the hospital for a follow-up visit, get an X-ray taken, and check if the tooth root is developing properly? Treatment should be administered promptly. The above is advice for the question "My child is 18 years old and recently noticed that the gum in front has become longer." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!