I have had gum surgery on my lower jaw and the doctor had to remove the infected parts as shown on the picture, and now its really annoying me having these gaps between my teeth when I used to have gum, and Im wondering if there's some kind of a surgery to put back gum there, and how would it cost ? Thanks
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There is always a risk of recession after oral surgery, especially if the gums are of thin type, or if there is some bone loss pre-existing.
If the metal margins of your crown are showing, the only solution will be to change these crowns, and leave the margins of the new crowns under...
I would be cautious in your case. It looks like you have a lot of gum in your smile. Typically, gum can only safely be raised by 2-3 mm. THe gums should then be allowed to heal for many weeks before the veneers. THere may be a refinement surgery necessary. The gum...
You can do it before or after the braces. If you are doing the braces in the near future, it is best to do it afterwards because your teeth and gums will shift. If you are not sure that you will be doing the braces, I would do it now. A gum lift or gum recontouring is a...