My smile makes me self conscious and the two front are uneven I want to know if a laser will take off enough to make my teeth look really good. I just got my braces off but my teeth are moderately gummy and I don't know if I can afford a scalpel gingivectomy at 3000 dollars vs laser at 800. Do you think the laser will make a big impact on my smile and give me the desired results or should I try to save up for the big procedure?
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There is a limit to how much gum tissue can be removed with the laser. If there is too much bone close to the roots of the teeth then the gum tissue will eventually grow back. A comprehensive periodontal examination needs to be performed first to determine if there is excess bone. Most of the...
I have experienced great success with grafting the tongue side gingiva with connective tissue obtained from the roof of your mouth. Although I rarely use this donor site, I have found it to be most predictable for the lingual aspect of the lower anterior gingiva.
Hi, thank you for your question. Recession of gum tissue and exposure of the root of your teeth can be caused from harsh brushing. The roots of your teeth should not be exposed in your oral cavity. We have very minimally invasive procedures to cover over exposed roots and improve your gum...