Gums lasered or crown lengthening with veneers? (Photos)

March 15, 2018
Asked By:JKM728 in Elkhart, IN

A went to the dentist yesterday for an estimate on getting my gums lasered due to my gummy smile and he told me that since my gums are so thick I would need to get crown lengthening and veneers put on my top 6 teeth otherwise the gums will just grow back. I was just wondering if this is true or if he was just scaring me to get me to go with the more expensive procedure..? Please let me know! Thank you!

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March 19, 2018

Answer: You should not be afraid of bad results.

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March 19, 2018

Answer: You should not be afraid of bad results.

March 19, 2018

Answer: Gums Lasered vs Crown Lengthening for Veneers

March 19, 2018

Answer: Gums Lasered vs Crown Lengthening for Veneers

March 17, 2018

Answer: Gum laser or crown lengtheing

March 17, 2018

Answer: Gum laser or crown lengtheing

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March 23, 2018

Answer: Will porcelain veneers work for me. When I was younger I sucked my thumb.

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