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Gummy Smile
Do you feel your teeth look short and your smile is too gummy or your gums cover too much of some teeth while leaving the others the right length? Crown lengthening removes excess gum tissue, creating the right proportion between gums and tooth surface.
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Long Teeth
Sometimes gum recession causes the tooth root to become exposed, which makes your teeth look long and can make you look older than you are. Soft tissue grafts and other root coverage procedures are designed to cover exposed roots, to reduce further gum recession and to protect vulnerable roots from decay.
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Missing Teeth
If you’re missing teeth, dental implants might be your answer. Dental implants are a more natural looking option compared to dentures or bridges because implants look and feel just like your own teeth.
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Indentations in the Gums and Jawbone
Tooth loss can cause an indentation in the gums and jawbone where the tooth used to be. Ridge augmentation can fill in this defect recapturing the natural contour of the gums and jaw.
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Success Stories
An online survey was posted on the AAP Web site to find out what patients had to say about their experiences with periodontal plastic surgery. Here are some of their comments. |
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I’m thrilled with the results. Every day someone asks me about my smile and compliments me on it. |
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I cannot believe fixing my gums would make me look so much younger. |
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This surgery maximized the look of my smile with minimal discomfort. |
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Wow. It looks better than I ever expected. I caught myself smiling freely at a party, which is something I haven’t done for a long time. |
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This surgery improved my smile and changed my personality – I smile more now. |
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I was excited about the results from crowns and veneers, but the improvement of the gums made it beyond my imagination. |
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Wow. I was tired of having teeth that were different lengths. Now the gum length flows. |
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I finally have the perfect smile for my wedding. |
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My teeth are no longer sensitive when I breathe in cold air. |
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DISCLAIMER: The information in this newsletter should not be used as a substitute for the care and advice of your personal periodontist or dental professional. Each individual’s treatment is unique and your periodontist will recommend treatment based on individual facts and circumstances.
ABOUT THE AAP: The American Academy of Periodontology is a 7,900 member association of dental professionals specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth and in the placement and maintenance of dental implants. Periodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association.
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