I have always had a very gummy smile and at first I was thinking that I would have just crown lengthening for cosmetic reasons. But also I thought maybe discomfort from the gums like, right now the gum pocket of one of my tooth hurts and I have had times where I felt like my gums drooped down behind my teeth. I am not sure if that is normal. I was wondering then will it be most likely covered by insurance?
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Everyone is created different and you cannot be made to look like someone else. In your case, I would recommend an orthodontic consult to move your teeth into better position as there is crowding and overlap. Your teeth also have not fully erupted (genetic condition) and your smile can...
Nothing to worry about. If you are seeing a specialist, this is something they do all day long and know how to manage discomfort. In my experience, I do these procedures with sedation so no one feels anything or is even aware. They forget the appointment due to the effect of the drugs we use and...
This looks like a combination of both an orthodontic issue AND periodontal (gum) issue called ALTERED PASSIVE ERUPTION (you can Google this). Basically, your teeth are a bit uneven AND your teeth never fully erupted. Chances are you will need Ortho treatment as well as some minor gum...
