Have you ever felt that you “show too much tooth” or that your “teeth seem really long” or that the “roots of your teeth are exposed”? Many times this can be caused from recession of your gums. Gum recession is a fairly common consequence of overly aggressive tooth brushing, grinding your teeth, or periodontal disease. Common side effects are sensitivity to hot or cold liquids and the obvious problems in having a great smile.

Have you ever thought about enhancing your smile by covering one or more of these roots that make your teeth appear too long? Many times this condition can be corrected with periodontal plastic surgery or what is more commonly called a soft tissue graft. Soft tissue grafts can be used to cover roots or develop gum tissue where it may not be present due to excessive gum recession. Dr. Chao can provide you with this and other periodontal plastic surgery procedures in the comfort of our beautiful dental office here in Alhambra.

Dr. Chao can also help you if you have a “gummy smile”. This condition makes your teeth appear too short, when they are actually the proper length but they are covered with too much gum tissue. Using a simple in-office procedure, Dr. Chao can quickly correct this problem to provide you with a broader more natural looking smile.

Please feel free to contact us at (626)308-9104 or by sending us an e-mail and Dr. Chao will be happy to answer any questions that you may have about gum recontouring or periodontal plastic surgery.