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Video: Laser Gummy Smile Treatment
Question:
Gum Surgery? My dentist said that I have a gummy smile. Do I absolutely have to have gum surgery? ...Visitor from FL
Answer:
To answer your question succinctly, no.
If the gum surgery is only being recommended as a cosmetic correction and not because there is inflammation or an underlying periodontal problem, then the surgery is not necessary. However, I can understand him making that recommendation if your teeth appear short.
Removing some gum tissue will create a longer tooth and inherently be more pleasing. That is something we do routinely when performing cosmetic makeovers. The gums frame the teeth just like a frame around a painting. A poorly shaped frame or an unesthetic frame detracts from the picture.
Mitchell Pohl, DDS
Boca Raton Cosmetic Dentist
2900 N. Military Trail, Suite 105
Boca Raton Florida FL 33431
(561) 368-3440
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