Receding Gums and Severe Bone Loss? (photo)

There are really only two options to predictably correct black triangles between teeth. One option is to place porcelain veneers to change the contour of the teeth with closed embrasures. The other option is to slenderize the teeth to make them less triangular and more square, and then move the...

There is always a risk of recession after oral surgery, especially if the gums are of thin type, or if there is some bone loss pre-existing.  If the metal margins of your crown are showing, the only solution will be to change these crowns, and leave the margins of the new crowns under...

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...

You can do it before or after the braces.  If you are doing the braces in the near future, it is best to do it afterwards because your teeth and gums will shift.  If you are not sure that you will be doing the braces, I would do it now.  A gum lift or gum recontouring is a...

A gum lift also known as dental crown lengthening is a procedure that removed some gum and bone to reveal more tooth structure. If the attached gum tissue zone is wide and healthy there is no increased risk of gum recession after the procedure. That being said it is important for your dental...

The unpredictable nature of many procedures is the big challenge in this industry.  Thus, the terms “permanent, forever” are noticeably absent from many claims.