Altered Eruption AKA the “Gummy Smile” Procedure. Patients sometimes have excessive gum covering the teeth, which leads to the appearance that the teeth are too short.

This condition is often referred to as a “gummy smile”. As teeth erupt, the tissue usually pulls back to the level where the enamel and tooth root meet.  In some cases the tissue stays covering the enamel too much, which leads to the short appearance of the teeth.  With this procedure, Clearwater Periodontics and Implant Dentistry is able to reposition the tissue to create a more pleasing tooth length and esthetic outcome.