Building Blocks of a Beautiful Smile
Patients often ask their dental hygienists how to obtain a more esthetic or beautiful smile. Usually, patients are searching for the latest and greatest whitening procedure; however, some patients are concerned about the appearance of their gingiva. Patients may express concern regarding the esthetic appearance of their gingiva for various reasons including the color, shape, and proportion in relation to teeth, size, and location. To address these issues, dental hygienists should understand the causes of gingival overgrowth as well as treatment options, so they can integrate gingival esthetics into their comprehensive provision of care.
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