Gum Contouring

If you work, live, or commute through Circular Quay and you are searching for a top rated dental clinic for smile design, the closest option in Sydney CBD is Pitt Street Dental Centre. The practice sits at Level 2, 70 Pitt Street, a short walk down George or Pitt Street. It has more than 500…

The phrase “smile design” gets used a lot in dental marketing, to the point where it’s lost some of its meaning. But the underlying concept is genuinely useful: it’s the process of planning cosmetic dental treatment around your face, your existing teeth, and your specific aesthetic goals, rather than working tooth by tooth without a…

If you’re based in or around Haymarket and you’ve been putting off looking into your smile, the distance isn’t the reason. Pitt Street Dental Centre sits just minutes away in the heart of Sydney CBD, and it’s the kind of place that makes the appointment feel a lot less like a dental visit. Think of…

If you’re considering cosmetic dental treatment, the difference between a general dentist and a cosmetic dentist isn’t just about what procedures they offer. It’s about how they approach smile design, what technology they use, and whether they have the training to deliver the aesthetic results you’re seeking. At Pitt Street Dental Centre, Dr Michael (BDSc…

Understanding Gum Recession: A Comprehensive Overview Gum recession is a common dental concern that can lead to serious oral health issues if left untreated. The first and most crucial step in addressing gum recession is understanding its cause. There are numerous factors that can lead to the recession of gums, ranging from genetic predisposition to…

Ideal Tooth Positioning Within Bone In a healthy mouth, each tooth root sits completely encased by a jawbone. This alignment allows the periodontal ligament to attach strongly along the entire root length for stability. When front crowding occurs, teeth compete for space and roots get displaced outside the bony housing, pushing gums outward. This malposition…

As we age, gum recession occurs naturally due to decreased collagen production. Collagen gives the tissue its thickness and elasticity. With less collagen, gums become thinner and recede, exposing more tooth structure. This explains why teenagers rarely have a recession – their collagen levels are still high. But by ages 50-60, some degree of gum…

Hi, Dr. Michael Cai here from Pitt Street Dental Centre in Sydney CBD. If you are bothered by the fact that you show more gums than teeth when you smile, you may or may not have heard of laser gum contouring. We had cosmetic patients who were interested in this treatment, and asked me, “Hey…

Even if you have perfect, straight, white teeth, flashing a lot of gum whenever you smile can make you feel self-conscious and prevent you from smiling when having your photo taken or naturally in your daily life. If a ‘gummy’ smile is a problem for you, there is a solution – a dental procedure known…

Just like your weekly yoga class or a GP check-up, there are lots of opportunities at the dentist to learn more about your health. Oral health is about so much more than white teeth, although that is part of it. Whether you’re suffering from sensitivity or fastidious with fluoride, there’s one good way to find…