Cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic gum reshaping or recontouring
Gummy smiles and long tooth smiles are less then attractive and are usually caused by a short upper lip, a longer then usual jaw bone or severe wear out on the teeth due to grinding. This problem can be resolved by lengthening the teeth. A gum line that is even and smooth are part of a good looking smile. Gum reshaping consists in removing the excess tissues of your gummy smile, which exposes more teeth for a better looking smile. With the help of Dr. Berbari, cosmetic surgery can help you improve the way you look.
Gum graft
Healthy gums should be snug against the teeth, although sometimes they can recede. This may be caused either because gums are of poor quality or really thin. The surface of the root can even be exposed and age a healthy smile. A dentist might suggest to you a gum graft. This simple surgery consists in harvesting a piece of gum of the palate and carefully stitching it to a site to improve the quality of the gum. A screen or palatal guard is usually custom made for your comfort to wear during the healing process. Some pain is to be expected but is usually mild. The healing process takes about 1 week
Frenectomy
A frenum is a fold of tissue or muscle connecting the lips, cheek or tongue to the jawbone. Frenum attached too far down the gum can cause gum recession and gaps between the front teeth. A labial frenectomy is the removal of the tissue attached to the center of the upper lip.
