Your gum tissue is like a frame that forms the top of your teeth and enhances the appearance of your teeth. When the integrity of the gum or its level is compromised or if the gum between your teeth becomes red, puffy or changes in any way an unattractive smile may result. Usually poor oral hygiene leads to gum disease and eventual puffiness or loss of gum tissue.

Your dentist may refer you to a periodontist if you have "Gummy Smile" (small crown length), gum recession "long teeth", an uneven gum line, collapsed gum tissue due to missing teeth, dark or black areas between bridges, implants, crowns or teeth, or tooth sensitivity from receding gums. Your cosmetic dentist and your periodontist work hand it hand to ensure you get the best smile you have always wanted.

If you have a 'gummy smile' and a significant portion of your gum is shown when you smile, cosmetic crown lengthening surgery will help you achieve a beautiful smile. This procedure will lengthen your short teeth from the neck of the tooth upwards. Then your teeth will be longer and much less gum is seen when you smile.

If you have brushed your teeth too hard and now you have longer teeth due to receding gum, you are a candidate for root coverage procedure. This cosmetic procedure will help you achieve a very youthful appearing smile and less root sensitivity.

Periodontal plastic surgery can correct almost any deformity or gingival problem preventing you from a beautiful smile. We can correct uneven gum margin, cover discoloration of your gum, remove excess gingival tissue, and sometimes correct gum tissue loss.