2nd apicoe, gums were cut and pulled back to fully expose area from tooth 6 - 11. How do I make sure gums heal evenly? Dr. said gums shrink on average .5mm. The silver on crowns (tooth 8,9) was already beginning to show. Are there homeopathic remedies, prescriptions, or exercises that will minimize gum shrinkage? Worried I won't be able to smile anymore. Just spent 13k on plastic surgery & would hate to spend more on new crowns and gumline in 3 months. Plus, horrible experiences w/ EVERY DDS. Options?
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I would be cautious in your case. It looks like you have a lot of gum in your smile. Typically, gum can only safely be raised by 2-3 mm. THe gums should then be allowed to heal for many weeks before the veneers. THere may be a refinement surgery necessary. The gum...
You can do it before or after the braces. If you are doing the braces in the near future, it is best to do it afterwards because your teeth and gums will shift. If you are not sure that you will be doing the braces, I would do it now. A gum lift or gum recontouring is a...
A gum lift also known as dental crown lengthening is a procedure that removed some gum and bone to reveal more tooth structure. If the attached gum tissue zone is wide and healthy there is no increased risk of gum recession after the procedure. That being said it is important for your dental...