Gum Recontouring

Root Coverage (For Gum Recession)

Do you feel your smile is spoiled because your teeth look too long? Exposed roots, generally caused by receding gums, can make teeth appear too long and asymmetrical.

Your teeth may even start to feel sensitive to hot and cold foods or even sweet drinks. The root surface of teeth is softer than the crown and can be more susceptible to decay and being abraded away by your toothbrush.

Our root coverage procedure, called Soft Tissue Grafting, protects teeth and gives you a healthier, more attractive, symmetrical, and youthful smile.

Chief Concern: An eight-year-old boy was referred by his pediatric dentist and orthodontist due to concerns with gum recession of his lower front teeth at such an early age. During discussions with his parents two alternative solutions were suggested, the use of autogenous tissue from his palate or using Mucograft,® a collagen material, from a box to treat this area. Mucograft has had extensive clinical studies and publications.

Treatment Received: Treatment with Mucograft was used to increase zones and thickness of the boy’s attached gum in the lower front area. The patient had no discomfort and the use of a palatal tissue donor site was avoided making post-operative healing uneventful.

Testimonial: “The procedure went smoothly, and recovery was quick and virtually painless! The results are remarkable, and I now have peace of mind knowing that my son’s adult teeth are protected. I’m especially impressed with the use of Mucograft, and I am glad that this was an option for my son. Dr. Levine and his staff are wonderful!”

Crown Lengthening (For Gum Reshaping)

Do you have what is known as a gummy smile where too much of your gums show when you smile? Do you feel your teeth look too short or unbalanced with the rest of your mouth and face?

Gum reshaping surgery, sometimes called Crown Lengthening, corrects the appearance of short teeth by removing excess gum tissue to expose more of the naturally existing crown of the tooth.

Your teeth may not be “too short” at all; you may just have too much gum tissue covering your teeth and hiding a beautiful smile. In addition, gum reshaping surgery is sometimes used to correct deformities caused by gum disease.

Crown Lengthening provides some of the most dramatic and immediate results, restoring your sense of confidence and self-esteem when it comes to your appearance.