I have a "gummy smile"?
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For such a condition, gingivectomy, or gum surgery to trim the size of the gums is needed. It is usually performed by an Orthodontist or a Head/Neck surgeon, and is very costly, as it is classified as "Aesthetic Surgery".
If you are still an adolescent, do not worry about it as your teeth might still be growing during that time.
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Gum surgery around the areas may be necessary. Also called "tooth lengthening". The gums are gently trimmed around the tooth in question so as to take away some of the gum, and make the tooth [teeth] appear longer. This type of gum or periodontal surgery costs around $650.00 PER AREA. Many dental insurances will cover it, as that procedure is considered to be basic dental work. Veneers cost around $600.00 per tooth. Full crowns are $1000.00 per tooth. A beautiful smile is worth its weight in gold!
Good luck
In the office I work at veneers are $887 per tooth. I am not sure how much a Periodontist would charge to remove gum tissue. =)
Hi, a friend of mine had her gummy smile fixed non surgically by Dr George Bitar, a plastic surgeon in Northern Virginia. She had a very good result with botox and some filler injections to her lips. It cost her about $1000 but the result is not permanent. She has to do it every 8 months or so, so the cost really adds up! ... He has a B&A photo on his website at:
http://www.drbitar.com/gummy-smile.php...
Hope this helps!
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