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Follow on Google News | Patients Seeking a New Method to Treat "Gummy Smile" Treatment in Los AngelesDr. Farnoosh, a Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, has seen an increase in the number of patients treating their "gummy smile" with his specialized treatment that is more comfortable, and more cost-effective than traditional methods.
The increase in demand for this new treatment that Dr. Farnoosh is seeing reflects larger trends as documented by American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry statistics, which show a rise of 12.5 percent in the number of cosmetic dentistry procedures performed from 2000 to 2005, and project another 10.9 percent rise from 2005 to 2007. Dr. Farnoosh, who has been featured on television and in print for his "Total Smile" approach to cosmetic dentistry, attributes the increase in younger patients in part to better media coverage and online access to information about the procedures offered by Los Angeles cosmetic dentists. More personal factors may also help explain why patients are now addressing problems of this kind sooner. "Having a gummy smile is caused by genetics, and many of my younger patients have seen from their parents' experiences that a gummy smile will likely last a lifetime without proper treatment," says Dr. Farnoosh. "They think, 'I don't want to have to deal with that.'" Many young people now recognize the early esthetic problem of the "gummy smile." In addition, the kind of image they project is very important for starting out in their career and building professional and personal relationships. Addressing a gummy smile gives many people the confidence they need to be successful. And correcting this condition is easier than ever before thanks to the specialized technique Dr. Farnoosh has developed to treat gummy smiles. Traditional treatments tend to focus on the gums alone, cutting back the upper gum with a knife or laser to expose more of the tooth. This method tends to make teeth vulnerable to bacteria, so surgeons often have to cap the teeth with veneers or crowns - a costly and time-consuming procedure. A few Beverly Hills dentists would take an even more invasive approach, cutting through the gums to remove part of the bone of the upper jaw. Dr. Farnoosh says that this procedure was unpopular because of the pain involved, as well as the higher risk for complications. "Patients could encounter complications like severe bleeding or tooth sensitivity. In addition, this procedure can be very costly. Thankfully, the method I use is far less invasive and the risk of complications is extremely slight. This is an appealing mix of treatment characteristics, especially for younger people living busy lifestyles." Traditional treatments such as orthognathic (cutting the jaw bone to be repositioned) Even though some Los Angeles cosmetic dentists may claim treatment of a "gummy smile" by crown lengthening is effective, this approach may not solve the problem because there is a limit to how much a dental professional is able to increase the length of the teeth. If too much gum is removed the patient can appear to have front teeth that are too long. For this reason, lowering the lip can be an ideal treatment method. In some cases combination of both lowering the lip and aesthetic crown lengthening may be needed when patients have short front teeth. Dr. Alex Farnoosh, a Beverly Hills dentist periodontist (http://www.thetotalsmile.com/ Dr. Farnoosh's treatment method has minimal discomfort and the risk of complications is low. This is an appealing mix of treatment characteristics, especially for younger people living busy lifestyles. Men and women who want to learn more about all the cosmetic dental treatments offered by Dr. Farnoosh should visit his Web site (http://www.thetotalsmile.com/ # # # Dr. Alex Farnoosh is a dentist in Beverly Hills specializing in dental implants, gummy smile correction, gum grafting, advanced periodontics and cosmetic dentistry. He serves patients from all over Los Angeles, the United States, and other countries. End
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