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One Tooth is Smaller Than the Rest.. Can It Be Fixed?

gina in dallasApr 17, 2013
One tooth is smaller and has had crown lengthening and three gum contours on same tooth at different times. I'm not sure if periodontist was just cautious and took minimal amounts of gum off each time. The results were a bit better but the gum seems to come back after removed is there anything else you would suggest to make this tooth appear larger .. Thanks Gina

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Dr. Joseph W. Worthington, DDS
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Answered on Apr 23, 2013
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Dr. Kevin Coughlin, DMD
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