Black Triangles can wreak havoc on an otherwise beautiful smile. If they bother you, you might smile less, and that is bad news for everyone. Smiling less can make you feel self conscious and even depressed over time. The real problem with black triangles is–they will not just “go away.”
You are going to have to take action to rid yourself of this problem. The first step is seeing your dental care team and investigating the problem. This is a team of dedicated professionals who are uniquely poised to help you overcome any problem you may encounter with your teeth.
What caused my Black Triangles?
There is probably no single cause of black triangles, but rather a melange of different issues that all worked together to expose a small gap at the intersection of two teeth at the gumline. Once you identify what caused this exposure, you can work with your dentist to repair or treat the problem.
* Dental Hygiene- The care you provide your teeth and gums is paramount throughout your lifetime. Occasionally forgetting to floss or brush is forgivable, but you have to create a consistent routine. Remember to brush after meals, floss every day, and use mouthwash. This will prevent bacteria and gum recession.
* Over Brushing- The reverse is true too, spending too much time trying to “scrub” your teeth, or overcompensating for forgotten brushes simply will not work. When you brush, gently work in circular motions to pull food particles and bacteria away from the gumline.
* Gum Disease and Infection- The conditions that assault gum tissue will affect black triangles. Infection and Disease are the most common cause of gum tissue loss, and gum recession. When gums recede down the tooth line they expose the tooth root, and show gaps. This will lead to black triangles, but also pain and further dental disease.
How can you make Black Triangles “Go Away”?
This is going to be a process. Some patients will be able to remedy the situation with something as simple as dental bonding, which takes about an hour. Some will require advanced restorative dental treatments, and this can take months. The best way to learn which is right for you is to see your dentist.
Black Triangle Options
* Dental Bonding- Dental Bonding is when your dentist applies a small bit of high-tech resin to the surface of your tooth, shapes it, and set the bonding. The resin can be shaped to fill out areas where the tooth shape leaves gaps.
* Braces- Sometime teeth position simply needs to be adjusted in order to cover exposed spaces. Braces can be applied to one, two, or multiple teeth in order to straighten areas. Expect to wear them for 6 months to 1 year.
* Veneers- Veneers are beautiful replacement teeth sought out for their polished porcelain look. You can have veneers attached to reduced versions of healthy teeth, usually involving a quick procedure to remove some material off the tooth.
* Dental Implants- If you need teeth replaced, Dental Implants are an amazing option. The way they are anchored in your mouth stimulates gum and jaw tissue, which can help to actually regrow tissues in the affected area over time.