3 Potential Treatments For Dental Black Triangles
Neighboring teeth have a separating piece of soft gingival tissue between the bases to help keep food and bacteria from becoming lodged in the middle. The tissue also provides a cosmetic service in making teeth seem closer together and preventing gaps from showing through. Sometimes the gingival tissue recedes or fails to form properly and a triangular shaped gap appears. This gap is called a black triangle.
If you have black triangles that are hurting your self-confidence about your smile, there are a few different ways your cosmetic dentist can help.