Left side of my smile appears canted and uneven. I have had braces to correct overbite when I was younger. I also currently have veneers on my front six teeth that are showing along with bonding on the back teeth to build some of the teeth. what is acutely causing the issue (gum, bone, lip)? I would love to have a beautiful smile! Thank you!
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Hi:Unfortunately I do not know of any natural ways to fix gummy smiles. You may be able to get laser gum recountoring which is very non invasive or need crown lengthening surgery to remove gum and bone. It's best to consult with a periodontist.Best,Dr. Maddahi
You have 2 different conditions, from what I can see in these photos: 1) Vertical Maxillary Excess (VME). Your upper jaw (i.e., maxilla) continued to grow down during your development, giving you a "gummy" appearance. 2) additionally, you possesses altered passive...
Hi:You might be a candidate for smile makerover with the combination of crowns and veneers to make your teeth wider and longer. It's best to consult an experienced reconstructive cosmetic dentist.Best,Dr. Maddahi