{"id":898,"date":"2017-11-20T14:33:46","date_gmt":"2017-11-20T20:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=898"},"modified":"2017-11-30T19:35:56","modified_gmt":"2017-12-01T01:35:56","slug":"affordable-dentist-gummy-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/affordable-dentist-gummy-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Can an Affordable Dentist Help My Gummy Smile?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m wondering if it\u2019s safe to find an affordable dentist to do something about my gummy smile. My gums are so long that they make my teeth look tiny like baby teeth. I\u2019m sure there is something that can be done to make my teeth look longer or make my gums look shorter. The problem is my budget. Is this something an affordable dentist can help me with? Thanks \u2013 Bev<\/p>\n

Bev \u2013 You can find an affordable dentist<\/a> who offers financing or payment plans so the dental treatment will work with our budget.<\/p>\n

What Will an Affordable Dentist Do for a Gummy Smile?<\/h2>\n

Excessive gum tissue can dominate teeth and make them look smaller than they actually are.<\/p>\n

Gingivectomy<\/h3>\n

A gingivectomy (commonly referred to as a gum lift) is a surgical procedure used by dentists to remove gum tissue around your teeth.<\/p>\n

Gingivoplasty<\/h3>\n

Gingivoplasty is the process of shaping gum tissue around your teeth. A gum lift can remove excess gum tissue and lengthen the look of your teeth. The contouring, or shaping, of the gum tissue enhances the look of your gums around your teeth.<\/p>\n

What Should You Expect?<\/h2>\n