I just had gum surgery last weekend at my dentist's office to repair a "gummy smile". He used a laser to cut away some of my gums. He also said he was going to cut away some bone, but I'm not sure if he did that or not because no drills or anything like that was used. I forgot to ask him this question, so I was wondering how long do the results from this surgery last? Will my gums grow back? Because this was a very expensive surgery! Thanks!
2007-04-15 17:33:15 · 4 answers · asked by aurorastone 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Maybe to be more specific, I wanted to know if the gums will grow back to how it was originally (meaning my "gummy smile" will return)?
2007-04-15 17:59:30 · update #1
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT QUESTION.
AS A RULE, THE GUMS COVER THE BONE. IF THERE WAS AN OVERABUNDANCE OF BONE IN A PARTICULAR SITE, THEN TRIMMING AWAY SOME OF IT WILL HELP THE SMILE TO BE LESS GUMMY.
TAKING CERTAIN MEDICATIONS LIKE PHENYTOIN CAN CAUSE YOUR GUMS T BE SWOLLEN.
ASK YOUR DENTIST.
2007-04-15 18:04:29 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lazier surgery is the best. its defiant better then the blade. Yes your gums will grow back!!! If you have good home care. Visit your dentist when you are suppose to. which will be every 3mos. to get cleanings. Good luck, And smile.
2007-04-15 17:52:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No way.Your gums will not grow back.
2007-04-15 21:07:53 · answer #3 · answered by avavu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the surgeon. you mention that this was expensive surgery, so get your money's worth and have your questions answered by the professional.
2007-04-15 17:37:20 · answer #4 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋