Gummy Smile
Gummy Smile- When an individual's smile shows too much gum tissue or the teeth appear to be too short.
To Correct a "Gummy Smile"
Cosmetic gum surgery can be done to reduce the excess gum and bone. The removal of these tissues allows for normal sized teeth and for a normal gum line appearance by using an instrument, to remove the undesirable tissue. Sometimes all that may be required is to surgically contour the gum tissue to a more esthetically balanced appearance. This is called a simple cosmetic gum surgery. I perform this procedure utilizing a electrosurgery unit (uses electricity to cut the gum) and/or laser. The tissue heals very quickly with very little discomfort.
There are times when contouring the tissue alone is not enough. In those circumstances the bone at the front of the root may have to be reduced. This is done because the gingival margins need to be about 3 millimeters from the edge of the bone. If you don't reduce the bone the tissue will grow back.
Another common problem is unsymmetrical gum tissue. By that I mean the gingival margins are not at an esthetic position (differences in the height of the gum line). The gum tissue could be lower on one front tooth and not the other, thereby; creating the appearance that one tooth is longer than the other.
The cosmetic gum surgery is a remarkably simple cosmetic procedure that can make a tremendous difference to one's smile.
Please contact us to determine if you are a candidate for this procedure 954-9616166.
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