Lightening Dark Gums: Causes and Treatment Options

Your gums play an essential role in both your oral health and the appearance of your smile. While healthy gums come in a variety of shades ranging from pale pink to deep brown, some individuals may feel self-conscious about having darker gum pigmentation. If you have...

Crown Lengthening: A Dual Purpose Procedure

Welcome to Periodontal Associates of Memphis, where we prioritize your oral health and aesthetic desires equally. Today, we delve into the intricate world of crown lengthening—a procedure that beautifully merges the realms of cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Crown...

Why Do I Have a Gummy Smile?

When you smile, do you ever think that your teeth look short, or that too much of your gums show? If so, you may be suffering from a condition that is known as having a “gummy smile.” A gummy smile, or excessive gingival display, is a condition that causes the...

Gummy Smiles and Treatment Options

For some strange reason, Katie Couric’s smile has always bothered me.  Don’t get me wrong, she is a beautiful woman and I have a tremendous amount of respect for her, but one would think that someone would have told her that when she smiles she shows too much of her...