Closing the Dreaded Black Triangles

When you look at yourself in the mirror while smiling, have you noticed dark spaces between your teeth at the gum line? Those “black triangles,” as they’re known in dentistry, are caused by losing gum tissue between your teeth, typically due to aging, years of aggressive brushing, aggressive flossing, wearing braces, or chronic gum disease.

 closeup of triangle between teeth
 closeup of triangle between teeth

While quite common in adults, black triangles are neither attractive nor healthy. Food debris and plaque can accumulate in the spaces, and the darkness of the space causes your teeth overall to look darker and longer (things typically associated with aging). We’ll first need to address the reasons for your gum loss; then, we can correct those unsightly black triangles We’ll recommend a whitening session with ZOOM WhiteSpeed first to obtain your whitest possible shade. Then we’ll add composite material directly to your tooth surface to reshape your teeth and fill in the spaces.

Do you want to have a younger, more attractive smile? Start by letting us help you with those dreaded—but fixable—black triangles.