Have you ever heard of a “gummy” smile? It’s when your teeth appear to be “too small and too short” usually because of excessive gum tissue. Believe it or not, a gummy smile can easily be improved with a procedure called a “gingivectomy”.

Dr. Neer Even-Hen is a gum specialist and is trained to use laser technology to sculpt the gums and improve your smile. This is done in a single appointment and usually requires just a topical anesthetic. This treatment reveals more of the tooth and can give a person a fuller, more beautiful smile.

In a few instances an “Esthetic Crown Lengthening” procedure is necessary. This involves the reshaping of the gum and bone that surround the tooth. It can be performed for one or several teeth to even out the gum line and improve your smile.

When teeth have exposed roots or receded gums, a soft tissue graft can restore or “bring back” the lost gum. This procedure restores gum tissue to the area, creates an improved cosmetic appearance and can often relieve tooth sensitivity. Over time, the grafted tissue blends in with the adjacent gum and the result is a more natural, healthier smile.

Gum grafts replace tissue that has receded away and restore the natural appearance of teeth and improve the overall health of the teeth and the gums.

Give us a call to see what Premier Dental and Dr. Neer Even Hen can do for your smile!