Smiles By Design Group, Ltd.

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10015 N Main St

Richmond, IL 60071-7718 US

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  • Excessive or Uneven Gums

Many people inherit the problem of excessive or uneven gums.

A cosmetic surgical procedure called a gum lift can be used to correct this problem.

Some abnormalities, as well as advanced gum disease that cannot be treated periodontically or non-surgically, may require application of soft tissue grafts. Such procedures can be used to cover an exposed root or correct uneven gum lines.

  • Ridge Augmentation
    Category: Cosmetic Procedures, Excessive or Uneven Gums

    Ridge augmentation is a procedure that can shore up dents and other abnormalities in your gum line. People who lose a tooth, for example, may eventually develop a small indentation where the original tooth was located; this sometimes creates an uneven or unsightly gum line. Even if the tooth is replaced,

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