Am I a Candidate?

If your gums are too prominent or look to big when you smile then you may be a victim of the ‘gummy’ smile. Gummy smiles are a fairly common problem, caused by the natural position of the jaw and, in some cases, simply overgrowth of the gum tissue. This can be hereditary or caused by other factors such as taking certain medications for high blood pressure and epilepsy. If you have a gummy smile then you could be a suitable candidate for laser gum contouring.

Receding gums, or gingival recession as it is otherwise know, is a loss of gum tissue resulting in an exposure in the roots of the teeth. Gum recession is a common problem in the over 40s but can occur at any age. Receding gums and looking ‘long in the tooth’ are most commonly caused by gum disease and smoking. Brushing too hard but can also be an attributing factor as can inadequate brushing or flossing or gum disease. If you have receding gums then you may be a candidate for a gum graft.

If you are concerned about either of these problems, book a consultation with your dentists to discuss your treatment options.