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Teeth

What is this? I do not think it is a baby tooth?
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  • Female | 18 years old

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2 UpVoted this answer Laji J. James, DDS Pediatric Dentist, Houston Anthony Edward Marra, DDS, PLLC Dentist, Huntersville
From the picture, this could be a piece of baby tooth, food, a piece of adult tooth, calculus (hardened tartar), gum irritation or possibly a piece of bone. It is hard to determine what exactly it is via this picture, but a visit to a local dentist and possibly a radiograph (xray) will determine what it is and the dentist will be able to tell you what your best course of action is. Hope that helps.
In the photo provider, it looks like a remnant of a primary (baby) tooth. This occurs when the permanent tooth is erupting into place and the primary tooth hasn't been removed in a timely manner. Visit your oral health care provider for an exam and x-ray. A root fragment such as this can easily be removed. Right now, you probably get food trapped around it for the long term heal of the adjacent teeth getting it removed is a good idea.
Your photo is unclear and I am unable to answer your question. I would suggest making an appointment soon with a dentist. Normally, at eighteen years old, most people have no primary dentition.
Unfortunately the photo is unclear as to what it is. You should definitely see your local dentist for further evaluation
the photo proves nothing- see a dds
Kenneth A. Zipkin
sorry, good picture of a finger, very poor photo of "something" between a couple teeth. Why don't you just see a dentist?
John R. Scuba
It looks like a piece of residual root from when the baby tooth exfoliated. It is best to see your dentist to have it evaluated and treated.
Louis B. Sachs
It is difficult to tell from a photo, but the appearance of the gum tissue from the apparent foreign body is not healthy. I would see a dentist to remove what ever it is and monitor the tissue. If its a baby tooth remnant, the tissue should resolve itself.
David M. Konys
From the photo, it appears to be a baby tooth root that worked to the surface of your gums over time.

Should visit your DDS to determine exactly what is going on, however.
without a radiograph it is difficult to tell, but it appears to be part of a baby tooth.