During your final refinement stages or routine adjustment visits, Dr. Shah will evaluate your gum line and enamel shade. If excess gum tissue covers your teeth or if you want a brighter shade, she will discuss whether these finishing touches are right for your goals.
Whitening your teeth after removing your braces or completing your final clear aligners ensures that the whitening agent is applied evenly across the entire surface of every newly positioned tooth, preventing uneven color patches.
No. These minor procedures are performed using local anesthesia to ensure you remain completely comfortable throughout treatment. Most patients experience minimal mild tenderness afterward, recovering fully within just a few days.
While both involve reshaping gum tissue, a gum lift is primarily a cosmetic procedure designed to reduce a “gummy smile” and lengthen short-looking teeth. A gingivectomy focuses on removing swollen, excess, or diseased gum tissue to restore a clean, healthy, and symmetrical gum line.
No. Surgical orthodontics requires that jaw growth is completely finished. For growing children and younger teens, Dr. Shah uses growth modification appliances to guide jaw development and often avoid the need for surgery altogether.
No. Most orthognathic surgical procedures are performed entirely inside the mouth, leaving no visible external facial scars.
Most patients take 1 to 2 weeks off from work or school following orthognathic surgery. Initial soft-tissue healing typically takes 4 to 6 weeks, while complete bone healing occurs over several months.
Surgery is performed under general anesthesia so you will feel nothing during the procedure. Post-operative discomfort and swelling are managed effectively with prescribed medications and cold compresses during initial healing.
During your initial consultation at our North Bergen office, Dr. Shah conducts digital 3D imaging and a clinical exam. If a structural jaw imbalance is identified, she will discuss whether surgical orthodontics is the safest and most effective solution for your goals.
Brackets and wires easily trap food particles and plaque. Brushing after meals prevents tooth decay, gum inflammation, and temporary enamel discoloration around brackets.
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