This two-part article series focuses on the various cosmetic procedures specifically designed to improve upon the evenness and symmetry of one’s gums and gum line.

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This two-part article series focuses on the various cosmetic procedures specifically designed to
improve upon the evenness and symmetry of one’s gums and gum line.
Welcome back to our two-part article series on the various cosmetic treatments available for
gums that depreciate the overall aesthetics of your smile. As we explained in Part 1 of the series,
the gums simply don’t get the attention or credit they deserve as far as smile appearance is
concerned, when in fact they make a huge difference! Pink, healthy gums are as important to
your smile as symmetrical, white teeth. We spoke to some dentistsdentistsdentistsdentists inininin SilverSilverSilverSilver SpringSpringSpringSpring
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just aren't up to scratch.
Here’s what they had to say...
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The first treatment these dental health care professionals explained was Crown Lengthening,
which is recommended for patients who have an atypical gum-to-crown ratio resulting in a
gummy smile and teeth that appear to be short and stubby. We’ll now take a look at the reverse
situation...

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In cases where patients present will gums that have receded unnaturally from the crowns of the
teeth, revealing a greater portion of the crowns or even the roots, dentists in Silver Spring
Maryland may recommend gum grafting. Gum recession is often the result of gum disease,
aggressive brushing or tongue and lip piercings that have wrought localized soft tissue damage.
Either way, it will be the priority of your dentist to treat any infection before addressing the
damage done.
“Gum grafting, like crown lengthening, is a fairly simple treatment that involves the lifting of a
tiny sliver of soft tissue usually from the roof of the mouth,” explains a dentistdentistdentistdentist inininin SilverSilverSilverSilver
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localized around a specific tooth or, in the case of patients who have been “born” with large
crowns, along the length of the gum line.”
Gum grafting is performed to restore a more natural and aesthetic gum-to-crown ratio and in
this respect it is a cosmetic treatment. However, it also plays an important role in restoring oral
health and oral comfort, especially where the roots of the teeth have become exposed due to gum
disease or aggressive brushing. By covering the roots up again, they become less vulnerable to
decay and to sensitivity caused by temperature extremes. This is more comfortable for the
patient.
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Most people are convinced that a teeth whitening treatment or restorations like veneers will give
them the smile they want, when in many cases, it’s the health of the gums that’s begging
attention. “What makes a smile beautiful is healthy teeth and gums,” say dentists in Silver Spring
MD. “With good oral hygiene and lifelong health, you can get that perfect smile for a fraction of
the cost. And if imperfect gums are in your genetic packet, there are simple, inexpensive and
straightforward cosmetic treatments available!”