Cosmetic Issues

I often hear women wish that they had whiter more even teeth. In many instances they have been living with teeth and smiles that they do not like. If this is true for you, dentistry may be able to improve the cosmetics of your smile.

Gummy Smile Case Study: Erin

When Erin came into the practice she was ready to change her smile. She wanted whiter, larger and more attractive teeth and wanted to show less gum.

Cosmetic gum surgery was done to reduce the amount of gum that shows and her restorative dentist placed porcelain veneers. Erin now loves her smile. Life is just too short not to smile.

Erin Before Treatment	Erin After Treatment

Gummy Smile Case Study: Becky

Becky presented to the office unhappy with her gummy smile and the look of her teeth. She reported that every time she brushed her teeth there was profuse bleeding.

You can see the inflamed tissues and the excessive amount of gum tissue in the first picture.
Her treatment plan included crown elongation surgery and porcelain crowns and veneers. This photo was taken several weeks after the tooth elongation procedure. Read more information on crown elongation surgery
This is the final photo showing her smile after all the work has been completed. Becky is thrilled with the result and her gums are now healthy and no longer bleed.