Should I Be Concerned About a Notch in Tooth at Gum Line?

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Patients sometimes come to our San Antonio dental clinic complaining that they see a notch on the front surface of their tooth, right at the gum line. The “notch in tooth at gum line” phenomenon is complex on many levels. Sometimes it is sensitive, sometimes it isn’t. Lots of dental patients have them and don’t even notice them. Some patients notice them, but since they don’t hurt they don’t really care what it is.

So what are these things, what causes them, should they be treated, and what are the treatment options? Let’s tackle these four questions.