Monday, August 31, 2009

Ask the Dentist: Full Mouth Gingivectomy

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.
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I would like to know the cost of a fullmouth gingivectomy and how soon a appointment for this procedure can be scheduled.
Thanks, Shawna
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Shawna,

We would have to see you to determine exactly what is needed. There are times that gingivectomy is minimal and easy -- and there are times that gingivectomy is a major project and complicated. Your medical history is important in this – patients on anti-convulsant medicines commonly have this need, and we need to know all about that history if it is your situation.


There are other times that gingivectomy surgery is not needed, that laser periodontal treatment will solve the problem without surgery.
Read through this information about non-surgical laser treatment. It may answer some questions.

http://www.cosmetic-dentistry-center.com/lanap-t-48.html


Bottom line is that we need to see you and your x-rays to understand the problem and the needs you have. If you will call our office, you will find that we can see you quite quickly for an exam and conversation about what we feel your needs are. Prices can be discussed when we understand the problem.


Chuck Campbell, DDS
Dale Brant, DDS
713-795-5905

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Monday, July 6, 2009

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

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