In some pictures, I notice that my teeth look oddly shifted or slanted on one side of my mouth. I had braces for five years, but they were removed a few months ahead of schedule because my dentist noticed severe root resorption. I also notice that the gums on one side of my mouth are more prominent than on the other. Is the appearance of a slanted mouth due to an uneven gumline or another orthodontic issue? Could this be treated with gum contouring? Thank you!
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I believe you may be a candidate for a gingivectomy procedure howeveryour expectations may not necessarily match the results. Your dentist willhave to examine the actual distance from the edge of the gum tissue to the level ofthe bone. This is done with the use of a measuring tool...
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...