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Cosmetic periodontist Dr. Joseph Nemeth surgical and laser gum tissue trimming alteration contouring shaping and reshaping treatment for creating cosmetic results required for restorative makeovers |
| Orthodontics | Gingiva Reshaping | Contouring Pediatric Smiles | Cosmetic Crown Lengthening |
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Joseph Nemeth DDS Orthodontic Hyperplasia 29829 Telegraph Road (248) 357-3100 Southfield Michigan Oakland County          |
Southfield Gummy Smile - Orthodontics: Gingival HyperplasiaPeriodontal Gingiva Tissue Recontouring and Crown LengtheningGingival Overgrowth (excess growth of gum tissue) is not an uncommon event. This condition can occur across practically all age groups.Many studies performed since the 1960's have shown that some gingival overgrowth conditions are caused by certain drugs including:
Orthodontic BracesTeeth straightening treatment programs developed by orthodontists and general dentists providing orthodontic care can commonly cause Gingival Hyperplasia.
Orthodontic braces can interfere with optimal removal of bacteria and generally make ordinary tooth brushing a difficult task. Accumulation of bacteria ultimately causes a stimulation of gum growth activity.If left untreated, for some individuals, the overgrowth of gum tissue can become quite extensive and eventually cover major surface areas of tooth structures. As can be seen in the adjacent photos of a young adult patient, the overgrowth can create an appearance of having undersized or juvenille teeth and an overwhelming abundance of gum tissue, especially when smiling. 
This post treatment picture shows the healthy appearance of adult sized teeth. For this patient, all treatments were performed with a scalpel on a tooth by tooth basis.Dr. Nemeth's extra attention to detail enabled him to recreate normalized tooth height and gingival arches that approximates what Mother Nature normally provides. Gum shaping and recontouring treatments associated with orthodontic treatment plans such as this are usually performed shortly before the teeth straightening treatment is completed, thereby assuring a great looking cosmetic result after the braces are removed. If performed too early, subsequent wearing of orthodontic appliances can re-stimulate the overgrowth activity. Another example of crown lengthening and gingiva reshaping provided for a young, teenaged female is presented below:  Contact us today at (248) 357-3100 to learn more about the different peridontic treatments available for removing and reshaping excess gum tissue that occurs during normal orthodontic treatment. You can also use our on-line Ask the Dentist form to send your questions directly to Dr. Nemeth. He will respond directly, with the answers you are looking for. Dr. Nemeth can be found elsewhere on the internet at www.drnemeth.com
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