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Hi there, I’m wondering if you can help me. I hate my teeth so much that it’s starting to take over my life. I used to have fine teeth but now I can see very little problem and it’s driving me insane. I’m hopefully getting some bonding soon on a few teeth that have started to become transparent. But one thing thats irritating me most are my gums on the lower front teeth. When I was 18 I had braces (needed 4 back teeth removed for them) and years later (I am now 24) two gaps began to form at the bottom. I hated this and saw my orthodontist who gave me latex bands to move the teeth closer and thus close the gap as apparently there’s no need for braces as the alignment is fine. However, the gum around my bottom 2 teeth has receeded a little. It’s not severe, but I notice it and hate it, Also, there’s a small gap in between these front teeth – they go together on the top, but theres a gap before the gumline. I hate this – my teeth feel long and I feel hideous. I asked my dentist about a gum graft, but she said it is only for ‘severe cases’ and mine is not severe, even though I just dont want to smile anymore. (I’m not on NHS; I’m private and would be willing to pay for this.) Is there any way of getting a ‘cosmetic’ gum graft? And if so, do you know of any places in Wales who would do this? I hope you can help, it’s depressing me.