Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery
If you are unhappy with the appearance of short unsightly teeth or feel like you have a “gummy” smile, this can be greatly improved by a combination of periodontal procedures and cosmetic dentistry by your dentist.
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Photograph of
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After Esthetic
Crown Lengthening |
Although your teeth appear short, they may actually be the proper length. The teeth may be covered with too much gum tissue. We can correct this by performing the periodontal plastic surgery procedure, esthetic crown lengthening.
During this procedure, the supporting tissues are reshaped to expose more of the natural tooth. This can be done to more than one tooth, to even your gum line, and to create a beautiful smile.
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Photograph of
Short Teeth |
After Esthetic
Crown Lengthening |
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Photograph of
"Gummy Smile" |
After Esthetic
Crown Lengthening |
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Photograph of
"Gummy Smile" |
After Esthetic
Crown Lengthening |
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Photograph of
"Gummy Smile" |
After Esthetic
Crown Lengthening |
Another cosmetic procedure is the gum tissue graft. It is used to cover unattractive tooth roots, reduce gum recession and protect the roots from decay and eventual loss (please see the section on Gum Grafting).
In some cases, we, along with your dentist may suggest a consultation for braces to maximize your cosmetic benefit.