Ask The Dentist: Reducing a Gummy Smile
Ask The Dentist
The Cosmetic Dentistry Center in the Houston Medical Center Dental Group offers the full range of cosmetic dentistry procedures and general dentistry practices. Every patient is treated as a genuinely unique individual with his or her own set of unique and specific needs. We like to say that no two smiles are exactly alike, so when you come to our office, you can be confident we provide your smile with a restorative or cosmetic solution that is specifically created just for you.
Do you have a procedure to correct gummy smile? I have large teeth and my gums show when I smile. I've heard about removing or cutting the gum to extend the lip and botox.
Please advise if you treat this condition and what treatments you use.
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Hi, Carolyn. There are various treatments for this problem, depending upon the severity. When we do cosmetic dentistry, we routinely recontour and sculpt the gum tissue for esthetics. The use of a laser can make dramatic changes.
If your problem is more complex, there are surgical treatments to change the relation of the lip and the display of gum tissue.
We will have to see you for an examination to evaluate your problem and see what would be appropriate for you. Please make an appointment for consultation and we can help you to understand the options for your problem. Call us at (713) 795-5905
Chuck Campbell, DDS
Dale Brant, DDS
The Cosmetic Dentistry Center in the Houston Medical Center Dental Group offers the full range of cosmetic dentistry procedures and general dentistry practices. Every patient is treated as a genuinely unique individual with his or her own set of unique and specific needs. We like to say that no two smiles are exactly alike, so when you come to our office, you can be confident we provide your smile with a restorative or cosmetic solution that is specifically created just for you.
Do you have a procedure to correct gummy smile? I have large teeth and my gums show when I smile. I've heard about removing or cutting the gum to extend the lip and botox.
Please advise if you treat this condition and what treatments you use.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Hi, Carolyn. There are various treatments for this problem, depending upon the severity. When we do cosmetic dentistry, we routinely recontour and sculpt the gum tissue for esthetics. The use of a laser can make dramatic changes.
If your problem is more complex, there are surgical treatments to change the relation of the lip and the display of gum tissue.
We will have to see you for an examination to evaluate your problem and see what would be appropriate for you. Please make an appointment for consultation and we can help you to understand the options for your problem. Call us at (713) 795-5905
Chuck Campbell, DDS
Dale Brant, DDS
Labels: gingival recession, gingivectomy, gummy smile
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