For patients who have excessive gum tissue, teeth can appear stubby. What you may not know is that beneath that overgrown soft tissue, your teeth are just waiting to be revealed! If you have a gummy smile, we may recommend a gumlift, otherwise known as esthetic crown lengthening.
A simple cosmetic procedure called esthetic crown lengthening can be performed by our board-certified periodontist, Dr. Mark Margolin, to correct the gummy smile. He'll talk with you about your options and what to expect during the procedure and then discuss the outcome you want to achieve. The improved results are noticeable instantly. Your new smile will look bold, beautiful, and better than you thought possible!
This young lady was told by several cosmetic dentists that she needed 10 porcelain veneers or Lumineers which would require the removal of good tooth structure, shots and anesthetic, and several appointments as well as temporaries. And not even one of them noticed her uneven gumline! All she needed was a cosmetic gumlift, "Deep Bleaching™", and minimal cosmetic bonding, and in two weeks, she had a better smile than she had ever dreamed was possible! Read below for her testimonial:
"I have had consults with 2 other "cosmetic dentists", as well as with my dentist (a personal friend) that does veneers. They all talked about complete veneers to perfect my smile. I have never been able to go for it because it never felt right. No one has ever suggested altering my gum line. After my consultation with you, I am really, really surprised about this. When I saw the digital pictures and you talked about the gums, it all clicked. I didn't want a "Miss America" smile, I just wanted an improved smile for me. I felt you and Dr. Mark understood exactly what I wanted.
I have never been a spur of the moment person, but after your suggestions, and the trust factor I felt with you and Mark, it felt perfectly normal to say "Can we do it today?".
The results 4 days post-op are already almost exactly what I wanted, and I can't wait to see the results after the bleaching & bonding.
I am thrilled I found you. Thank you!"
