| I'm not happy with my
"gummy smile." How can periodontics help?
Our doctors help people every day who
have this concern. Using a technique called "crown
lengthening," they can sculpt your gum line and lengthen
the appearance of your teeth, reducing the amount of gum
tissue that shows when you smile. Crown
lengthening is also used to bring balance to your smile,
especially if your front teeth are uneven.
I'm going to have some
cosmetic dental work done. Why might I need an
aesthetic gum procedure first?
If you're preparing for porcelain
veneers, a new crown or any other kind of cosmetic or
restorative procedure, our doctors may be able to
improve your results. With the same
crown-lengthening procedure and some advanced gum- and
tissue-grafting procedures, they can create adequate
room for your dentist to place your new restoration.
These procedures can also be used to even out the gum
line, allowing for the attractive, natural-looking
results you want.
My teeth have begun to
look to "long." What treatment options do I have?
Gum grafting is the preferred method
for this concern. Most often, the cause of teeth
that appear too long is receding gum tissue. By
repositioning the soft tissue of your gums, our doctors
can cover the exposed roots of these teeth. These
kinds of procedures don't just improve the appearance of
your smile... they help protect the treated teeth from
further root damage.
We may be able to offer
solutions to many of your smile problems, so be sure to
talk with us about all of your concerns.
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