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    Dr. John S. Selden

    • Swiss Trained by Masters of Precise Implant Placement
    • Advanced Post-Graduate Training at Prestigious Institutes:
    • Oral Surgery
    • Restorative Dentistry
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Lecturer, Consultant and Mentor to Other Dentists
    • "Seriously, who likes going to the dentist?? I do!! I have never met a dentist I liked, until I met him. I hated my teeth, hated to smile, and was very self-conscious. And then there was Dr. John…now, I can’t stop smiling and because of him, I will be smiling extra big on my wedding day!! He and his staff make you feel at home and treat you like a friend instead of a patient….They are AWESOME!!"
      Kara Pettie
      Smile makeover
    • "Dr. Selden has a broad base of knowledge concerning all aspects of dental care that allows him to communicate with his referring specialist and direct treatment to maximize outcomes for patients. He is a true professional and cares for each and every patient as a member of his own family. I have no reservations recommending patients to him for ‘comprehensive’ treatment and I am always pleased with the quality of the treatment and customer care that he and his team deliver."
      Dennis
      Smile makeover
    • "It was just by chance that I met Dr. Selden and the Team and I am glad our paths crossed. I consider myself to be a detailed oriented individual and to use the words from Dr. Selden’s Home page, “To say that Dr. Selden pays attention to detail would be an understatement.” When I walked into the office, I made an immediate call to my wife and informed her that we have found a new Dentist."
      Derwin Cordell
      Smile makeover
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    Gum Reconstruction

    Embarrassed to smile because of small teeth and too much gum? We can change all that with Gum Reconstruction.

    Gummy Smile

    A beautiful smile shows most of the 8-10 upper teeth with almost no gum above the two front teeth. A smile is considered a “gummy smile” if a significant amount of gingival tissue (gums) can be seen as a person smiles. Although a gummy smile is considered a normal variation of human anatomy, many people with gummy smiles are very self-conscious when smiling. Fortunately, these smiles can be corrected with simple periodontal surgery procedures. We can safely modify the position and shape of this gum so that more of your natural enamel and less gum shows when you smile.

    Soft Tissue Grafts

    Exposed tooth roots are the result of gum recession. You may wish to enhance your smile by covering one or more of these roots that make your teeth appear too long. Or, maybe you’re not bothered by the appearance of these areas, but you cringe because the exposed roots are sensitive to hot or cold foods and liquids.

    Your gums may have receded for a variety of reasons, including aggressive tooth brushing or periodontal disease. You may not be in control of what caused the recession, but, prior to treatment, we can help you identify the factors contributing to the problem. Once these contributing factors are controlled, a soft tissue graft procedure will repair the defect and help to prevent additional recession and bone loss.

    Soft tissue grafts can be used to cover roots or develop gum tissue where absent due to excessive gingival recession. During this procedure, gum tissue is taken from your palate or another donor source to cover the exposed root. This can be done for one tooth or several teeth to even your gum line and reduce sensitivity.

    Whether you have soft tissue grafts to improve function or aesthetics, you will receive the benefits of both: a beautiful new smile and improved periodontal health – your keys to smiling, eating and speaking with comfort and confidence.

    Contact us immediately and schedule a free consultation. You will be taking the first step towards a beautiful smile.

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    Charlotte, NC

    Inspired Dentistry of Charlotte
    2315 West Arbors Drive, Suite 220
    Charlotte, NC 28262
    (704) 610-4847

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    WM4D Dental Suite 2
    Miami, FL 33181
    (111) 111-1111
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