My gum line has always seemed to be lower on my teeth than most people, making my teeth look small. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do to help raise the gum line?
Yes this can be normal. It means your bone and gums grew more than most people, a term called a high lip line. There is a procedure to raise the level of the gums called a gingivectomy that will expose more of the tooth and make it look longer while also improving the level of where the gums show during smiling.
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Pop culture has always embraced a beautiful smile. Actors, actresses, and hollywood types pioneer in the way we think and feel about our smiles. This past couple of months Kanye West has taken smiling it to a whole new level. Kanye went on the Ellen Show and showed off his new “grill”. Later when asked by vanity fair, why he had diamonds permanently drilled into his bottom teeth. His answer, “I just like diamond teeth and I didn’t feel like having to take them out all the time.”
As a cosmetically driven dentist, I am always in search of the latest and greatest material to make more lifelike smiles. If you ask me based on what I know about Kanye’s new teeth, I would be very afraid of the long term stability of his bite. If in fact these are diamond crowns, my prediction is he will soon be chipping and breaking his top teeth. It seems to be a heavy price to pay in the long run, and I wish Kanye well on his Journey to path-find a new vision for dentistry.
I have been inspired by Greg and his amazing transformation. In the day to day sometimes it is easy to forget what it means to not be able to smile. A smile has been shown to combat depression and increase happiness. Because it is so hard for patients these days with unemployment and other family and house commitments I wanted to try and give back in our own small way. Greg, with the help of cosmetic dentistry was able to reenergize his life and renew his confidence. Please watch his story, comment and help spread the word to loved ones that my be in need of a new smile.
Dr. Sam Weisz a Libertyville, IL Dentist would like to thank Greg for inspiring him to give back to the community.WE ARE GIVING AWAY A SMILE MAKEOVER FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!! Go to www.facebook.com/libertyvilledental and write your story or a loved ones story on the wall. One person in need will earn a life changing smile IN HONOR OF GREG.
For a free full exam and x-rays with Dr. Weisz contact us at Libertyville Dental Associates http://libertyvilledental.com or on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/libertyvilled…
What to do if your tooth gets Knocked out
One of the most immediate and traumatic dental events both from an emotional and physical standpoint is an avulsed or knocked out tooth. We all lead active lives these days, playing ball, running, biking. So, this can definitely happen to you. Let’s get prepared together. If this happens to you or to someone else when you are present, there are some important things to remember which can make or break the success of us saving your tooth. You can be a real hero in your community by following some of our guidelines.
First, if the tooth is displaced and still in your mouth, partially in the socket, do not remove it. Call the dentists office immediately, so we can help with the process as soon as possible. It is important to get the tooth stabilized back into your proper bite as soon as humanly possible.
Second, if the tooth has been completely knocked from the socket, do not panic. Find the tooth, which will likely be the immediate region of the accident. If luck would have it and a “Save a Tooth” kit is near-by (Hank’s Solution), place it in the receptacle and proceed to the office. If this is not available, put it in the victim’s cheek and get somewhere (a neighbor, knock on a door of a house near the accident), anywhere to obtain some milk and place it in a cup and get on over to us in 20 minutes or less. If milk is not available then saline, water or the patients own saliva will have to do. Often times realistically the most accessible storage in an emergency is the patients inside cheek. Do not be tempted to rinse the tooth with water, this will be done at the dental office with sterile saline.
Get right in the car and head over because time is of the essence. Less than 30 minutes and there is an excellent prognosis, 30-60 minutes and there is a good chance of successful re-implantation. More than an hour and the prognosis goes down dramatically. Don’t scrub or clean the tooth if it is dirty. Let us do that for you. There is important tissue on the root of the tooth which helps in the healing process.
Mostly, try not to panic, it will be OK. We have wonderful technology for saving and replacing teeth and tooth structures which will make it look as good as before the accident. We have never had a patient in all the years of our service who we could not find a permanent tooth solution for in the event of an unsuccessful tooth re-implantation.
By taking the proper precautions immediately when a tooth gets knocked out you will increase the chances of successful reimplantion of the tooth exponentially. Remember the faster you get the tooth back in the socket the higher the success rate. After an hour has passed the chance of the tooth surviving the accident dramatically decreases. You are now a new expert on transporting and treating a knocked out tooth. Just like a paramedic it now becomes your job to handle an avulsed tooth properly and efficiently to get it to the dentist in proper condition for saving the tooth.
A dentist in Libertyville IL, Dr. Samuel Weisz, main focus is on prevention. He teaches throughout the Chicago-land area with sought after programs on dental health and anxiety. His focus on early education lay the groundwork to healthy teeth for life creating a new kind of smile at Libertyville Dental Associates
Libertyville Dental Associates
1641 N. Milwaukee Ave. #3
Libertyville IL 60048
http://libertyvilledental.com
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After graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, Dr. Samuel Weisz gained a spot at the VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California where he completed postgraduate training in Implants, Sedation Dentistry, and Anesthesia medicine. With this unique training he has continued using advancements in dental technology to increase the comfort of his patients in the chair. His main focus is on prevention, an area in which he lectures frequently. He can be seen teaching throughout the Chicagoland area at one of his sought after programs dealing with juvenile dental health and anxiety. He is known for his hands on approach, working with Kids to reduce anxieties and fear about going to the dentist. His core beliefs include fostering early education to lay the groundwork for healthy teeth for life. Dr. Sam Weisz has implemented the use of Computer Guided Implant surgeries in conjunction with a process called conscious sedation to make the dentist a more comfortable and less scary place to be. His first project post residency was as editor to the dental education publication, “Things You Should Have Learned in Dental School and Never Did”. Dr. Sam Weisz’s main goal in dentistry is to make the dentist less scary and create a new kind of smile for the patients at Libertyville Dental Associates.
