When I smile I hate it even with my mouth close but when I smile with teeth even with very little trying this happens. I hate my gums showing and I do not want any to show at all. What do I do?
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It is normal to have some oozing of blood from the palate ( if the source of grafting) or from the surgical site. What you see as "black" is most likely a blood clot. Follow your post op instructions. Stay on soft food , avoid brushing the site. Do not soit/ smoke/ or use straw to...
There are several surgeries that can be preformed. The first is a maxillary impaction that actually moves your entire jaw upward to eliminate the Gummy smile. It is a major surgical procedure and I do not reccomend it based on the fact you are overall happy with your smile.The second...
The Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST), invented and patented by John Chao, DDS, MADG, is a scalpel-free, suture-free procedure for correcting gum recession. Through a small hole made by a needle, Dr. Chao uses specially designed instruments to gently loosen the gum tissue and glide it over ...