Would I benefit from Gum contouring/gingivectomy/Gum lift? I have been unhappy and very shy about my gummy smile for a long time. I understand that the problem is also due in large part to maxillary excess, and I have treated this with botox before with great results. However, I still feel that my gums are uneven and cover too much of my teeth. I'm scared that if I lengthen the amount of tooth showing, it will look strange on my face, however. Opinions/advice are greatly appreciated!
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Gums seek a level relative to the underlying bone. You just have some bone loss to have this flat of a papilla between the teeth which occurred due to the crooked teeth that you once had. A gum graft will resolve the problem; however its long term predictability is suspect and it may disappear...
Hi Bricali88, You have an interesting question. Gum contouring will be of limited benefit because even though you reduce the amount of pink visible on the left side to match the right side, you will be increasing the amount of tooth exposed; so you will be increasing the amount of white that is...
Hi Tennessee, You have a common problem and it should be a concern. I'm impressed that you are aware of the problem as most people wait until the problem is far worse before they perceive trouble. The cause of your recession is that you have a thin layer of bone on the front of your teeth, and...
