Small lateral incisors. Will they come through the gum as they are brought forward, or will they stay like that? (Photo)

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I had high canines which pushed my lateral incisors back at an angle I now have braces that corrected my canines and they are now working on brining those teeth forward however my gum covers the top of my lateral incisors makeing them look small and weird will they come through the gum as they are brought forward or will they stay like that

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

Your laterals look small because the tissue hasn't receded to a normal adult level. This situation and easily be modified with a laser gum lift. Quick, easy, and inexpensive. It will make a huge difference in your smile. It can even be done with your braces on.

Gregory P. Johnson, DDS · Answer

Your upper lateral incisors do have excessive gum tissue over them, preventing the normal crown length of those teeth from showing.  It is most likely that this tissue will not recede to the proper level.  You will most likely need some gum tissue trimming after your orthodontic treatment.  That is a very simple procedure and usually performed by a periodontist.  Until then the best thimg you can do is keep the gum tiisue clean and free of irritation (which can exacerbate the situation).

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