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Everything I have had done at Premier Smile Center has been top-notch. The treatment I received was thorough, precise and extremely professional. I never felt like just another patient because they took the time to listen to my concerns. They addressed my issues and we agreed on the treatment plan together.

The staff is very friendly, warm and extremely knowledgeable. I felt relaxed and comfortable knowing I chose the right place to get the dental work I needed. Dr. Johnson is very humane and very knowledgeable, and she does amazing work. I like the friendliness and honesty of the whole practice. I was not confident with my smile, in fact I was very self conscious and rarely smiled. Premier Smile Center has changed all that. My smile is one of the things I like the most.

Maria
I was terrified to receive a root canal, but I knew it had to be done. After meeting with Dr. Johnson and Dr. Bui, I felt better about the procedure. They educated me on the process. I was comfortable and had no pain—which was my biggest worry. I love coming to the office. Everyone is super friendly and knowledgeable. The doctors and staff educate you on what they are doing and why it is needed.

The dentist was a place I visited only when I desperately needed to, and now I’m in the office every few months. I don’t live near the office anymore, but as long as they’re there, I will be driving over to Fort Lauderdale. Thanks to Premier Smile Center, I now have healthy, pearly white and almost perfectly straight teeth.

Adriana
When I first came to the practice, my teeth were in terrible condition. From the beginning to the end of my treatment, Dr. Johnson and her entire practice were outstanding, professional and extremely understanding of my needs. Dr. Johnson is honest and very hands-on, and the practice feels like a family and not a factory. Thanks to Dr. Johnson, I now have a great smile.

Arthur
Coming to Premier Smile Center was a life-changing experience for me. Although I was a registered nurse, I had the worst teeth ever—a missing tooth, discolored teeth and a crooked smile. Dr. Johnson explained to me in detail how she could give me a beautiful smile. She and her staff have been truly supportive and non-judgmental about my teeth. Dr. Johnson is compassionate, understanding and a joy to talk to, and the staff are friendly, efficient and caring. They encouraged me to go on when I was feeling down, and now I can smile confidently.

The treatment I received has greatly increased my self-esteem. I can smile and laugh unashamedly and join into a group conversation, and not just be a passive listener. I also have better health and nutrition. It is the best investment I have ever made for myself.

Gloria
Premier Smile Center has always treated me like family, and my experience as a patient of Dr. Johnson’s has been nothing but satisfactory. Dr. Johnson is brilliant, and the practice is clean, friendly and professional. Before I came to the office, the condition of my teeth was depressing. As a result of my treatment, I have more confidence and less anxiety associated with a messed-up mouth.

Clayton
Before coming to Premier Smile Center, I had not been to a dentist in some time. I needed some periodontal work done, fillings and wisdom tooth extractions. What initially struck me was the warm welcome I received from the front office staff, and I had virtually no wait time before I was greeted by Dr. Johnson. She was incredibly professional and explained everything she was doing as she conducted the initial exam. She made her recommendations and scheduled a return visit to repair some fillings and pull two wisdom teeth.

What was truly amazing was that within 24 hours Dr. Johnson herself called to check on me and asked how my experience was. My wisdom tooth extractions went flawlessly, and I experienced very little bleeding and no pain during or after the procedure. Again, Dr. Johnson called me afterward to check how I was doing. I like Dr. Johnson’s warm and sincere concern for her patients, and I also like her professional staff. I am always impressed by the warm, professional nature of everyone in the office.

Daniel
From the moment I arrived at Premier Smile Center over a year ago, Dr. Johnson and her entire staff have been amazing. Needless to say, anytime you have a cosmetic procedure done there will be nerves and lots of questions. Within minutes into my initial consultation, these concerns subsided. Unlike other dental practices I have been to, Dr. Johnson took her time and explained what I should expect from beginning to end with Invisalign. I continue to receive compliments on my smile every day. I love it! I have already and would recommend her again to anyone I know. A huge thank you to Dr. Johnson and the Premier Smile Center staff for making my experience fabulous!

Erica

Cosmetic Gum Recontouring Fort Lauderdale, FL

If you have a gummy smile, you may be self-conscious about your appearance and reluctant to smile. You may also think there is nothing that can be done to alter this characteristic. Thanks to advanced dental treatments like cosmetic gum recontouring at Premier Smile Center in Fort Lauderdale, excess gum tissue can be removed and gums can be reshaped for a flattering, more aesthetically pleasing smile.

What Is a Laser Gum Lift?

Cosmetic gum recontouring, also known as a laser gum lift, is the use of a sophisticated dental laser to reshape the gum line by removing gum tissue and revealing more tooth enamel. This treatment is minimally invasive and more comfortable and easier than ever before. The gum line can be quickly and precisely edited and only a local anesthetic is needed to undergo the procedure. The results are immediate, dramatic, and permanent.

Causes of a Gummy Smile

There are various potential causes of a gummy smile, including:

Partially erupted teeth: Sometimes, adult teeth will not erupt properly and fully, so they remain covered partially by gum tissue, making them look short.
Overgrown jaw: In a condition known as vertical maxillary excess, the upper jaw is overgrown, which causes the gums to bulge out.
Enlarged gums: Gingival hypertrophy and gingival enlargement are alternative names for gum overgrowth. This is a common feature of gingivitis, the earliest stage of gum disease characterized by swollen or inflamed gums. In conditions like this, the problem runs deeper than excess gum tissue and the infection will need to be treated before any cosmetic enhancements can be made.
Lip size: A hypermobile lip is too short and a lip that lifts too high when smiling is hyperactive. In either case, more gum tissue will show, creating a gummy smile.

For most people with a gummy smile, it’s simply a matter of DNA. While you cannot control whether you develop a gummy smile or not, you can certainly alter the gums you have through cosmetic dentistry.

Is Cosmetic Gum Recontouring Right for You?

Thanks to cosmetic gum recontouring, excess gum tissue can be removed without surgery. However, if you are not a good candidate for this procedure, do not despair. There are still options to improve the appearance of your smile.

If you have a mild gingival display that is mostly caused by a bite problem, shifting the bite into proper position with Invisalign could transform the appearance of a gummy smile permanently and eliminate the need for a laser gum lift.
If you have a severely protruding jaw that contributes to a gummy smile, orthognathic surgery and orthodontics may be necessary to recontour the jaw so it is the correct size and in the correct place.

Get the Ultimate Smile Makeover

Some patients not only undergo cosmetic gum recontouring, they also opt for porcelain veneers for the ultimate smile makeover. Gummy smiles and short teeth are a typical pair, so revealing more tooth enamel through laser dentistry, then perfecting each tooth in shape, size, color, and length with super-thin veneers results in a flawless, symmetrical smile.

You can get porcelain veneers alone to alter the tooth-to-gum ratio, or you can get veneers and a laser gum lift to alter the proportion of gum tissue to tooth enamel and create a balanced look.

Make Your Gummy Smile Disappear in Fort Lauderdale

For most people, a gummy smile is not a health problem. This feature is simply a quirky characteristic that can be embraced, like a big gap between the front tooth. But if you perceive your gummy smile as a problem and think you would look better with excess gum tissue removed, find out what’s possible for your smile makeover at Premier Smile Center in Fort Lauderdale.

Schedule a consultation with our in-house gum specialist and find out if the removal of excess gum tissue is right for you.