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I Hate my Gummy Smile, Should I Have Gum Reduction Surgery Before Getting Crowns/Veneers? (photo)

asked 5 months ago by MarissaCAL
Latest answer by Lawrence Singer, DMD
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Tags: candidate, gummy

Would you suggest gum reducing surgery, and then crowns/veeners? I have some bonding now, that is chipped and dis-coloring. Is a gum lift/grafting a smart choice before veeners/crowns?

4 answers to I Hate my Gummy Smile, Should I Have Gum Reduction Surgery Before Getting Crowns/Veneers? (photo)

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Gummy Smile

I would be cautious in your case. It looks like you have a lot of gum in your smile. Typically, gum can only safely be raised by 2-3 mm. THe gums should then be allowed to heal for many weeks before the veneers. THere may be a refinement surgery necessary. The gum lift surgery may get you close enough to where you want to be. The other more dramatic solution is upper Jaw surgery where the upper jaw is impacted up - this is more indicated when there is 6 or... more
Lawrence Singer, DMD

Washington Cosmetic Dentist
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Gum Surgery is done Before Crowns/Veneers

Ideally you always want to do gum surgery (elective or not) before you do your crowns and veneers. In the front of your mouth this may mean waiting 4-8 weeks for final healing prior to starting the dental work. I find a laser to be much gentler to the gums and results in speedier healing. Sometimes this is not possible. It is very important that you are using an experienced Dentist & possibly Periodontist team. You will need x-rays and a thorough checking of... more
Madeleinne Zapantis, DMD

Long Island Cosmetic Dentist
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A "gum lift" would improve your smile

Great question! You must have already done some research to realize that a "gum tissue lift" would greatly improve the esthetics of your smile since there is currently an excessive gum tissue display. There are a few different options available, but you need to find a dentist with advanced training in cosmetics to best determine the type of gum tissue surgery that is needed. A detailed exam including x-rays and photos will be needed. Many times gum tissue... more
Kristen Berning, DDS

Dubuque Cosmetic Dentist
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Gummy Smile...Gum Reduction before veneers or crowns?

You would first start with the appearance of a gummy smile that you dislike. I would use waterlase laser on a tooth by tooth basis and remove portions of the bone material and gum tissue, thereby exposing more of the tooth structure.Then the crown lengthening and gingival trimming would be monitored very closely to assure a perfect match for each new veneer that was to be placed on the tooth.The final cosmetic result should show a harnony and symmetrical balance between the... more
George Koutsoukos, DDS

Valencia Cosmetic Dentist

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