Resource Center: Gingival or Flap Procedures

One of the biggest aesthetic complaints that dental patients have about their smile is that their teeth can seem very small and out of proportion as compared to their large gum lines.  In addition to large gums making patients self-conscious, they can also make it harder for those same patients to adequately care for their gums and teeth.  If you feel that your gums are out of proportion compared to your teeth, speak to your dentist about the benefits of reducing gum line procedures.

Lots of people get cavities every year and there are thousands of adults and children that visit dentists daily because of this affliction. Many of these people believe that their cavities are likely to lead to the loss of their teeth if they are left untreated. While this can certainly happen, cavities are not the leading cause of tooth loss.