Gummy Smile Treatment Sherwood & Canby

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Do you have a gummy smile?

Do you feel that your upper teeth are overshadowed by your gums, or that your teeth just seem short? This is known as a gummy smile, and many people experience this issue.

Unlike gum recession and other aspects of gum health, a gummy smile does not pose dangerous health risks. But if you do not like the look of your smile, we can help.

At Cary Dental, we work with patients to help them treat their gummy smile to achieve a smile they love.

What causes a gummy smile?

  • Unique genetics
  • Jaw or muscular development issues
  • Improper bite
  • Hyperactive upper lip

Diagnosing a gummy smile

Until we perform a comprehensive exam, it is impossible to know which gummy smile treatment is right for you. Given the multiple causes possible, diagnosing the correct issue is key to treating your gummy smile effectively.

We use advanced and modern diagnostic equipment and will listen closely to what you are experiencing to get a clear understanding of your oral health situation. We will also perform a full exam to help us get a complete picture of your oral health.

Once we determine the underlying cause of your gummy smile, we will recommend the appropriate treatment.

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Common gummy smile treatments

Common treatments for gummy smiles include:

  • Crown lengthening
  • Gum contouring
  • Veneers
  • Crowns
  • Surgery

No matter which gummy smile treatment is recommended, our Doctors will walk you through the entire process and explain the reason for the recommendation. If you have any questions during the process, our team is happy to answer your questions or concerns. Our goal is to make you feel completely comfortable and confident heading into and with your treatment.

Dr. Cary and his staff are top notch. They have done a phenomenal job that has made me feel good about my smile again. I am so grateful!

Jeffry W.

Smile Gallery

Smile Makeover

This patient had worn and crooked teeth. Crowns were needed to prevent fractures. Unfortunately, a  misaligned bite would cause the crowns to wear, too. A full mouth rehabilitation, including braces and crowns, was the answer.

Dental Implants & Smile Makeover

This patient’s front teeth were discolored and worn. One tooth was cracked and had to be removed. We used a dental implant and four new crowns to restore her smile.

Orthodontics (Teenager)

This patient came to our office with crowded teeth, a narrow arch, and poor bite. We used Crozat orthodontics and braces to help her jaw grow, creating room for adult teeth and fixing her poor bite.

Dental Implants

This patient was missing her two front teeth. A failing bridge was damaging the supporting teeth. Using two dental implants and four crowns, we restored her smile.

Orthodontics

This patient had extremely crowded teeth, impacted canine, and an overbite. We used Crozat orthodontics and braces to correct her bite and bring the impacted tooth into the correct position.

Dental Implants

This patient had several failing crowns and missing teeth.  Using a combination of dental implants and crowns, we restored his smile and gave him a more youthful appearance.

Braces & Implant

This patient wanted to improve her smile. Her poor bite was causing her teeth to become loose and worn. She also suffered from gum recession. We used invisible braces, a dental implant, and veneers to enhance her smile.

Crowns & Orthodontic

This patient had old crowns, tooth decay, and a poor bite. We corrected her bite with the help of custom orthodontics, which helped her new crowns look better and last longer, too.

Orthodontics (Teenager)

This patient came to our office with crowded teeth, a narrow arch, and poor bite. We used Crozat orthodontics and braces to help her jaw grow, creating room for adult teeth and fixing her poor bite.

Dental Implants

This patient was missing her two front teeth. A failing bridge was damaging the supporting teeth. Using two dental implants and four crowns, we restored her smile.

Dental Implants & Smile Makeover

This patient’s front teeth were discolored and worn. One tooth was cracked and had to be removed. We used a dental implant and four new crowns to restore her smile.

Orthodontics

This patient had extremely crowded teeth, impacted canine, and an overbite. We used Crozat orthodontics and braces to correct her bite and bring the impacted tooth into the correct position.

Dental Implants

This patient had several failing crowns and missing teeth.  Using a combination of dental implants and crowns, we restored his smile and gave him a more youthful appearance.

Braces and Implant

This patient wanted to improve her smile. Her poor bite was causing her teeth to become loose and worn. She also suffered from gum recession. We used invisible braces, a dental implant, and veneers to enhance her smile.

Crowns and Orthodontics

This patient had old crowns, tooth decay, and a poor bite. We corrected her bite with the help of custom orthodontics, which helped her new crowns look better and last longer, too.

Smile Makeover

This patient had worn and crooked teeth. Crowns were needed to prevent fractures. Unfortunately, a  misaligned bite would cause the crowns to wear, too. A full mouth rehabilitation, including braces and crowns, was the answer.

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About Cary Dental

At Cary Dental, we believe that the most effective way to treat patients for dental issues is by treating every patient as a unique person.

When you visit our modern Sherwood and Canby dental offices for your appointment, we do all we can to make sure you feel at home. Throughout your appointment and gummy smile treatment process, we will support you and make sure your experience is as comfortable and fulfilling as possible.

The Cary Dental family welcomes you to our practice.

Insurance & Financing

We Accept Insurance from Most Insurance Providers

We are contracted with the following Insurance providers:

No Insurance? No Problem

With our in-house dental health savings plan, you will get the preventive dental care you need while also receiving discounts on most additional treatments. Save money on dental restorative and cosmetic services while maintaining optimum oral health with included preventive treatments, including dental cleanings.

Make an investment in a healthy and happy life. Ask for more info at your next appointment.

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Dr. Cary is thoughtful, caring, friendly, and spends time explaining what needs to be done and why. His staff is fantastic.

Donna K.

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