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Q: Badly receding gum

asked by: McGinty on September 3rd, 2008

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I am now 64 years old, and when I was 19 my dentist removed all my upper teeth. Through wearing dentures nearly all my life my gum has worn away to practically nothing. My current dentures are only just over 2 years old and already they do not fit properly. I look so awful as my mouth is sunken in and I don't show any teeth when I smile. Does anybody know if there is any operation that can be carried out to restore my gum.

Mcginty

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