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Is my gum disease reversible; will my teeth fall out? Picture provided.

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400_Rabbits

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Hi... Well. :cry:

I'm pretty sure I've got periodontal disease, or at the very least, gingivitis. What worries me the most is that I'm able to move my two front teeth by a fraction of a centimeter, by pushing the back of them with my tongue. I've done this while looking in the mirror, and I do notice a very slight movement. This makes me paranoid to the point where I've stopped introducing sugar (or any kind of abrasive agent) to my gums and teeth. But I want to seek opinion on whether my gum disease can be reversed or not.

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In the second frame of the picture I provide, I outline in red where I think enamel used to be. The misshapen appearance of some of my tooth is no doubt because I grind them in my sleep. This is something that also worries me; that I might be loosening my teeth unconsciously while I rest at night. To put it shortly, should I expect my teeth to fall out? Can my gum disease be reversed? They don't hurt, but from time to time, I can feel my nerves react to extreme temperatures. When I floss, my gums occasionally bleed, but that much is probably an obvious symptom. This is really distressful.

... And I know I put myself into this situation with years of dental neglect.
 
I don't think you are missing as much as you think. I think that the root is at an angle so it looks worse than it is.
As to gum disease it doesn't look bad BUT poor resolution picture and no x-rays so IDK.
My advice is to see a dentist and don't say what you think but just ask for a complete evaluation which should as an adult include detailed probing of your gums.
 
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