Generally, a genuine, bright smile will show most of your teeth, but very little of the gum that lies on top of them. However, with a "gummy" smile -- where four or more millimeters of gum are showing when you smile normally -- your gums show more than normal. People with a gummy smile generally feel a bit uncomfortable, or even embarrassed, but not a lot of people who hate their gummy smile know that there are things that can be done to fix it.
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A lot of people are living with untreated gum disease. They figure the symptoms aren't so bad – a little swelling, redness, and occasional bleeding. Unfortunately, untreated gum disease can have a lot of consequences. Here are a few of them.
Tooth Decay
The same oral bacteria that cause gum disease cause tooth decay. They acids that they release as they feed on sugars eat away at your tooth enamel, causing decay.
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No one wants to be the person with bad breath. If you've noticed people backing off from conversations or you've smelled the odor yourself, it's time to take action. Discovering some of the concerns that could be causing your bad breath can help you on your quest to rectifying the problem.
Flossing
If you aren't flossing, chances are you also have a bad breath odor. Every time you eat, tiny particles of food often get stuck between your teeth.
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Being able to have a smile that you love and are proud of is important. This may assist you in being more out-going and even feel better about yourself. However, if you weren't born with the straightest teeth, you may want to consider using Invisalign. This is a process that works to even out your teeth for a more attractive smile. There are many reasons to choose this dental process and knowing what some of these are may be the motivation you need to get started.
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You may cringe your nose at the thought of a root canal. This is likely due to the negative stigma that this particular dental procedure has received over time. However, root canals are nothing to be scared of. In fact, most of the things that you've heard are nowhere near the real truth. Here are four myths regarding root canals:
1. There Is No Pain Present, Which Means a Root Canal Isn't Necessary.
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