Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.
Not sure what you mean exactly without a pic but assuming you have NOT recently had a survey, this could be a sign of a genetic anomaly to a serious disease condition. See a periodontist to assess.
Healthy gums tend to form a tight collar around your teeth. Were your gums very firm at one point and now are loose? Definitely go and see your dentist and have them check for periodontal disease. They will measure the spaces around your teeth to see if they are deeper than normal. They will also check for areas that bleed when probed. Some people however have excess tissues and this may be the case with you. It can give the appearance of short teeth and in addition maintenance can be a challenge as you have to get well below the gum line on a consistent basis.
There are two procedures necessary to decrease the amount of gum tissue that shows when you smile. 1. Slight laser gum recontouring to give your teeth the perfect height/width ratio. This is an easy procedure with little to no postoperative discomfort. 2. A lip...
Dr. Tehrani response answered this question very well. The osseous surgery is intended to prevent progression of periodontal disease and should help you to maintain your teeth better long term. Tooth sensitivity is sometimes a side effect after osseous surgery. It can usually be corrected by...
Thanks for your question. The surgeon you spoke with was likely referring to a technique that's sometimes called "lip lowering" and is often the preferred option for treating gummy smile. During the procedure, the surgeon makes a small incision along the tissue where the upper lip meets the gum....
