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Consulate Dental Plan – Treatment for a Gummy Smile
Question: I have very healthy teeth and gums. However, when I smile you can see a lot of gums. I hate that therefore I do not like to smile very much. I not sure what is needed to fix the problem and should I get dental insurance.
Reply: How a dentist may address your gummy smile issue would depend on the dentist and what is really going on. However, one option is a procedure that involves removing the excessive gum tissue to expose more of the crown of the tooth, as well as sculpting the gum-line to make it higher up. This is performed by a specialist known as a periodontist.
Having dental insurance would help you with the cost of your overall dental health care. In your case you would want to make sure the insurance plan you are reviewing does not have any waiting periods for major dental care treatment.