Cosmetic Dentistry: My Teeth Look Too Long and I Can't See My Gums! What Can I Do?

If you have receding gums due to periodontaltissue from the roof of the mouth or the gums.
disease and your teeth look like they belong to aPapilla Regeneration
vampire, there is something you can do to correctThis small section of the gum is often overlooked
the problem. Using different forms of periodontaluntil black triangles or holes appear between your
plastic surgery, those of us in the cosmetic field ofteeth. This often indicates that the tissue between
dentistry will aid you in your quest so that you canyour teeth has been lost. Major advances have been
once again show your smile to the world.made, but it is still the toughest surgery we as
Not only is this condition a cosmetic concern but itdentists must perform.
can also affect the good health of your teeth andConnective Tissue Skin Graft
gums. The end results of this condition can be gumFor receding gums that have advanced to more than
irritation, sensitivity to the surface of the root, bonejust one or two teeth, covering root surfaces that
loss, root caries or even loss of one or more teeth.are overexposed is not much of a challenge for
Many advances have been made as to techniquestoday's cosmetic dentist practitioner. After the
and materials used to improve not only theunderlying periodontal disease has been controlled and
appearance of your teeth and smile, but the comfortthe bone is healthy, tissue from the palate can be
level of the surgery involved as well which can be agrafted and placed so that the area of recession is
major concern for many patients.covered. In six months time, a complete recovery
Receding Gums: One Cause of the Appearance ofcan be enjoyed along with the return of your gum
Long Teethtissue to normal levels. Your teeth look like they once
When our gums have receded because ofdid before periodontal disease advanced.
periodontal disease, the teeth have the appearanceIf you are unhappy with your smile and have brought
of being much longer than the norm. And though it isyour periodontal condition under control, talk with
not attractive, this is not always the main concern ofyour dentist about cosmetic surgical procedures that
those of us in the field of dentistry. Receding gumscan be done to improve the look of your smile. Our
expose the surface of the root which can causeprofession has come a long way in recent years with
sensitivity. Root caries and accumulation of plaquedifferent methods to improve the look of your smile
and calculus (calcified plaque) can result when yourand at the same time address the overall health of
condition is not addressed. When the condition isyour teeth and gums. Find a good cosmetic dentist in
allowed to worsen it can cause bone loss and looseyour area to give you a thorough exam and a
teeth. In many cases, your condition can betreatment plan that will be beneficial to you and your
addressed surgically by using a small transplant ofteeth.