Q. I have big gums and small teeth!! its kinda embarrassing. I have braces on right now and my orthodontist said if my gums dont go down then my braces will be taken off. im not sure why? is there a surgery that can take some of my gums off or what? and after that can be braces be back on? ive been on the internet lately and i think i have gum disease although my teeth arent red . i noticed a little red though but they are mostly a purple pinkish color . .but i was wondering is there anyway i can make my gums get smaller and make my teeth bigger? im a 14 year old african american thank you so much!