Do your teeth look shorter than you think they should? Does your smile look “gummy” and disproportionate? If you answered yes to these two questions, you might want to take advantage of a cosmetic procedure referred to as a gum lift or gingivectomy. If you want to find out more about how a gum lift can give your smile a boost, continue reading. What Is a Gum Lift? A cosmetic procedure, the gum lift reshapes the patient’s gums so that they appear more even and expose more of the teeth. A gum lift is recommended when an overgrowth of gum tissue covers too much of a tooth’s surface. What Happens During the Gum Lift Procedure? Usually, you can get a gum lift in a single visit. The cosmetic dentist makes sure that you are sedated properly before beginning the procedure. He attempts to contour the gums so that they are Read the full article...
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