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It looks like an apthous ulcer.. This is not harmful but can be painful. It should go away within 10 days. If it does not, it may not be an ulcer. See a dentist if it does not go away in the 10 day period.
This should be checked out and an X-ray taken. It may just be an anomaly or an ulceration. Nothing serious but should be checks out by a periodontist
If you are referring to the band of tissue that extends from the lip to the gum margin between the teeth then it is called a frenum attachment. This is a common occurrence and only is an issue if the fibrous band pulls on the margin of the gum making it unstable. Over a period of time this could give rise to recession on one or both of these teeth
The colour discrepancy may or may not be major. It depends on how yellow your teeth are. Regardless, this can be fixed with whitening. However, you need to find a periodontist who will not hit or expose the roots. I have been doing this for over 20 years and have not hit or exposed the roots nor...
Yes, you can do this. However, you should give yourself a chance to see how you like your new teeth before going right under the knife. Take a breather from dental work and see what you would like to change first. You may decide to do nothing. Also, you won't be able to take too much gums away...
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.
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....
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