Am I a candidate for gum contouring? What can I expect with recovery? (photos)

You fortunately have not YET experienced gum recession in the area you are showing here; however, if your teeth continue to have accumulated plaque you will more than likely have gum recession. You will also have bleeding gums, cavities, bad breath and periodontal disease. Healthy gums do not...

When it comes to reshaping teeth or undergoing a gum lift, whether antibiotics are necessary will depend on several factors. Typically, antibiotics are not routinely prescribed for minor reshaping or a gum lift, unless there are specific clinical indicators that warrant it. However, if the gum...

There are several treatment options for a gummy smile. Traditional orthognathic surgery with impaction of the maxilla requires braces, hospitalization and a longer recovery.  Another less invasive surgery is vestibular mucosal reduction surgery with a laser or radiofrequency microneedle. This ca...

Wow what a great veneer case this will be.  Without question, you will want to do some gum recontouring on the front four teeth before placing veneers. You lip looks lip it raises really high when you smile as well.  If you still show excess gum tissue after the veneers are completed you could h...

Based on your photos I do think you are a good candidate for gum contouring or a gum lift. Specifically, I think you may need a procedure call crown lengthening.  I agree that it appears as if the gum covers much of the teeth causing the teeth to look smaller and not proportionate.  I...

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...