Can Teeth That Have Become Longer Due to Gum Recession Be Restored Healthily?

Have you ever looked in the mirror and suddenly thought that your teeth look longer than they used to?

Unlike the time when your gums naturally covered your teeth when you smiled, there are moments when triangular gaps appear between your teeth, making them look longer and giving you a more aged impression.

These changes are not just an optical illusion. They can be a typical sign that the gums are gradually receding due to aging, poor lifestyle habits, or gum disease such as periodontal disease.

When the gums recede, the tooth roots become exposed, making the teeth look longer. Sometimes dark spaces called black triangles appear, changing the overall appearance as well.

The “꽃게엄마” introduced today is also a case in which the gums receded as periodontal disease progressed around an old prosthetic restoration.

Old prosthetic restorations can cause gum recession

In fact, “꽃게엄마,” who appeared on LG HelloVision’s 《Mom Was Beautiful》, had been using an old bridge for a long time and was experiencing various oral problems.

📌 Gum discoloration

As recession occurred between the prosthetic restoration and the gums, a gap formed between the restoration and the tooth, and that area became darkly discolored with the metal showing through. This created spaces where food particles and bacteria could enter, and over time it became an environment that was difficult to keep clean.

📌 Gum recession and periodontal disease

Food and debris accumulated around the poorly fitting prosthetic restoration, causing inflammation. As a result of periodontal disease, the gums receded and even the natural teeth began to loosen.

📌 Left-right asymmetry

Because the extensively connected bridge did not fit precisely, the left-right bite was disrupted, affecting jaw movement and facial balance as well.

Periodontal disease is not just an inflammation of the gums; it is a condition that gradually dissolves the jawbone itself and destroys the foundation that supports the teeth.

In fact, gum disease progressed in 꽃게엄마 as inflammation repeatedly occurred around the prosthetic restoration used for a long time, and even the remaining natural teeth became loose.

If these remaining teeth are extracted as well, the existing prosthetic restoration can no longer be maintained, meaning implants or dentures would be needed. However, because the jawbone has already weakened significantly, the likelihood of surgical failure increases, and dentures also have weak chewing force, which can inevitably lead to discomfort in daily life.

In situations like this, where the teeth and gums have both weakened, what is needed is not simple restoration, but recovery in a way that preserves the natural teeth and gums as much as possible.

To solve these problems, 꽃게엄마 first had the old prosthetic restoration removed and received gum treatment, including scaling and root planing, to reduce inflammation and stabilize the oral condition.

However, because receded gums do not recover through treatment alone, the gaps between the teeth and the structural imbalance still remained, and the movement of the natural teeth and bite issues also needed to be addressed. As a way to precisely compensate for these problems and stabilize the oral structure, 꽃게엄마 chose PinkMinish.

PinkMinish is a tooth restoration solution that visually and naturally complements areas of gum recession and helps restore the overall alignment and balance of the teeth by harmonizing tooth length, position, and width with the face.

As a result, the previously crooked prosthetic work was also corrected, stabilizing the collapsed bite and facial midline, and easing discomfort in chewing and pronunciation, greatly restoring everyday function.

The impression of the teeth shown when smiling became much softer, and the overall facial balance was naturally restored.

How did 꽃게엄마 change after Minish?

After stably restoring the balance and bite of the teeth through PinkMinish, the tooth length and facial proportions that had changed due to gum recession were naturally and harmoniously adjusted. Once function was restored, the smile bloomed again. Now 꽃게엄마 has regained the confidence to smile proudly without hiding the gums.

Teeth are not simply tools for chewing. They are an important foundation connected to healthy meals, clear speech, and a confident smile.

If you feel that your gums are receding, or if you are worried about an old prosthetic restoration, do not leave it untreated. Visit Minish Dental Hospital and consult with a specialist to find the most appropriate restoration method.

You can begin the path to protecting your natural teeth and regaining a healthy smile now 😊