GUMMY SMILE REDUCTION:
Too much exposure of gums on smile can be reduced by various treatments according to the severity like-

• Laser crown lengthening alone or along with ceramic veneering
• Orthodontic approach
• Orthognathic surgeries
• Combination of the above

GUM COLOUR REDUCTION:

Dark and blackish or brown pigmentation can be reduced by de-pigmentation procedures.

Treatment options:

• Laser de-pigmentation
• Chemical pealing
• Surgical treatmement

GUM DISEASES & TREATMENTS

Symptoms of gum infections:
Swollen gums with or without reddishness
Bleeding of gums while brushing or eating
Mild dull Pain on gums throughout or occasionally
Mild mobility of teeth
Bad breath

Gingivitis and periodontitis are the infection of the gums. Periodontitis is a severe form and causes the surrounding bone damage and result in mobility of teeth. Bad breath is a clinical sign of the underlying gum problem. Lack of hygiene and irregular dental check ups, infection of teeth are the major causes. Gum infection may result from various systemic diseases too [diabetes].

Treatments:

• Deep scaling and medication
• Curettage
• Flap surgery
• Bone grafting