Posts Tagged ‘gummy smile’

I’m 15 And Hate My Gums But I Also Hate The Dentist, What Can I Do To Improve Their Appearance?

Thursday, June 27th, 2013
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Hi! I was wondering if you could just provide me with a small bit of advice? I have a very gummy smile and I think that gum contouring would be perfect for me. I have a problem though, i hate the dentist I feel physically sick when going to the dentist. I have hated it for years and this is the only thing that is stoping me from thinking about this option. Would it be possible for me to have a general anaesthetic I’m hospital for the surgery?? I’m only 15 and would it still be possible for me to have it or would I have to be over a certain age.Thank you for your help! 

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

There is too much of a gum look in my smile. Would gum reshaping work and would this be done with a laser?

Friday, November 2nd, 2012
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Dear Dr Hughes,

My teeth are in an excellent condition and they are very symmetrical too as I had orthodontics when I was younger.

However, my gums are not symmetrical and I believe that in some places there is more gum than there should be. I would like to know (a) if I could have my gums reshaped, (b) if part of the bone would have to be removed, (c) if this can be done with the use of laser, and (d) what would the cost be. I can gladly send you a picture if you need more information. Depending on your answers, I would be happy to proceed and have them reshaped at your practice.

Thank you in advance.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Can you have a gum lift on the NHS?

Monday, April 30th, 2012
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hi i am looking for as much information on gum lifts as possible i have small teeth and big gums and i am very concious of my smile but i am petrified of going to the dentist my gums are extremly sensitive, i have a few questions below as well. can you have one done on the nhs?
or generally how much do they cost? are they painful? i watched it on youtube and it looks painful? and can u be asleep when they do it? any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated Doctor Moore 

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Should I have dental veneers to correct my gummy smile?

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
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I’m 15 turning in December and I have a horrorifically gummy smile. My gums are much larger than my teeth they are tiny. I feel really embarrassed and self concious of my teeth all the time. I currently have braces on to straighten my teeth but these will not correct my gum issue. I have looked online and have spoken to my mum about porcelain veneers we both think that this is the best option, is there anything I can do now? Composite veneers? Or could I have porcelain veneers fitted now? thank you for your time doctor 

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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

I am self conscious about my gums, what can I do about my upper lip line?

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
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i have an unsatisfactory smile due to abnormally revealed gum tissues only at the area of the four incisors, and the apparent length of the teeth is normal , is there any procedure to stop the upper lip while smiling at the right gum line position?? knowing that i am 23 years old and have normal front teeth length, contour and alignment.. but my previously mentioned problem has always had a terrible impact on me since i was a little girl.. it makes me always conscious about the look of my smile during all conversations.. i have never ever revealed my teeth in any photo of mine.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I am interested in the gum contouring treatment for gummy smiles

Monday, September 26th, 2011
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I have a really gummy smile which has always knocked my confidence and am interested in having gum contouring to reduce them. If I had known this existed I would have fine this years ago. I’m 24 now and font want my gummy smile to hold me back any longer. I dont know where to go to get this done though so could you recommend the best place to get this done in London/surrey and if u know of Any specialists? Also the costs? Much appreciated thanks 

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

What can I go about my gummy smile?

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
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Hi I have suffered with a gummy smile all my life. When I was 13 years old I asked what could be done and the only option was to have my bone under my nose lifted which I didn’t want and I am now 30 years old and desperate to look normal. I’ve been doing lots of reseach ‘ve been to my dentist who referred me to a periodontist who said he can’t help me and to contact a cosmetic dentist. I’m finding this very daunting as I don’t know which is the right treatment or who to go to. I’m really confused as to what I should be looking for and asking . I remember being told I have a 5mm excess gum and I hope there is something that can be done.

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Help How can i fix my gummy smile ?

Monday, May 9th, 2011
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hi there Dr Andrew Moore. can you please tell me how much it cost to sort out a gummy smile and, if you can, do you do surgries in birmingham uk?.thank you for this  i am twenty years old no and i am currently weraing braces to straighten my teeth but when i smile i have the problem of a very large gummy smile .i have quite a long face if this makes any difference to your professional opinion in addition to thislso so this doesnt help i jus need some sort of guidence on what can bedone to hide this hideous train track mouth that i have it shatters me everytime i look in the mirror ta. hope you are well.

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

How much would it cost to correct a gummy smile?

Friday, April 1st, 2011
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Hi, my dentist has recently said I need 2 implants, which has started me thinking about other cosmetic treatment, I have a very gummy smile and teeth that are quite small, as well as the usual discoloration. At the best part of £5000 for the 2 implants, how much would I be looking at to radically alter my smile?

Thanks!

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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Will braces help improve my sister’s smile and speech?

Monday, March 14th, 2011
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My sister is 16. i think she has short gums for her whole row of upper teeth. when she smiles you can hardly see her teeth and even when she smiles her hardest you cant see her gums. also, her front upper teeth are very slanted outwards. i think thats why she speaks with a lisp. she doesnt have a short tongue. she got braces recently. i was wondering whether it will help her with her speech and whether her gums will be okay after that?

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan