What is the best treatment option for a 26 year old’s gummy and slightly pushed back lateral incisor? (photo)

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Lateral incisor is slightly pushed back and has excess gum on the top corner. I feel it ruins my smile. I wanted to have the little piece of gum removed by laser- but the issue is that behind that piece of gum is not a tooth- just more gum. The tooth has a natural chip in the top corner which the gum grew into. I was told I need to fill that space with something after I laser out the gum. In the pics you can see I have the same issue w/ both lateral incisors, but it’s prominent on the left side

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:My suggestion is to get the lateral straighten out with invisalign and consult with a periodontist regarding the gums.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Michael D. Kosdon, DDS · Answer

Hi,
Thank you for the question. 
You're an excellent candidate for porcelain veneers and a gum lift on the one side. Veneers will help balance the symmetry with both teeth as well as the prevent the gun tissue for growing back. 
Make sure you see an expert cosmetic dentist who has done this procedure successfully!

Brad Lockhart, DDS · Answer

This concavity present in your lateral incisor is a pretty common tooth anatomy variance. It is also commonly found on some central incisors. Your dentist is correct, the only way to keep the gum from "growing" into the space is to fill in the void. This can be easily done with a simple composite restoration. BTW, you have a very beautiful smile.Good luck!

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