I recently met a patient who covered their mouth every time they laughed. Their teeth were healthy, but they felt self-conscious because too much gum showed when they smiled. It’s a concern I hear often in my practice. The first question patients usually ask is, “Can a gummy smile be fixed?” The answer is yes,...

Impacted teeth are teeth that fail to erupt into their proper position within the dental arch because their natural eruption pathway is blocked or restricted. In orthodontic practice, this is not viewed as a single isolated issue but as a developmental condition that may influence spacing, alignment, and bite stability over time. What Are Impacted...