When you have gums that show off too much tissue, which makes the teeth appear short or uneven, this could be a source of embarrassment. Our team can help, restoring smile beauty with our unique contouring procedure. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about improving periodontal health and beauty with laser gum contouring, helping you smile with confidence again!
Gummy Smiles and Periodontal Disease
When you have a smile that displays too much gingival tissue, this could be a source of embarrassment and even alter the appearance of your teeth. This means you have cosmetic concerns that cannot be addressed with teeth whitening or porcelain veneers. But we could help with gum contouring, employing advanced dental lasers to reshape the gum line!
Likewise, if you suffer from a more advanced stage of periodontal disease, the same tools and technology could be used to help manage the issue and protect you from the later stages, which are linked to adult tooth loss. When you have sore, red, and bleeding tissues, or if you notice swelling or recession in the gingival tissues, we hope you will contact us right away for treatment.
The Gum Contouring Process
With gum contouring, we will examine your smile and gently mark the areas of the tissues where we need to remove excess portions. With the dental laser, we can target these areas with precision and avoid damage to healthy tissues. Our team will gently remove the excess areas and then reshape the gum line to ensure proper symmetry and a more attractive smile. The procedure only takes one visit, and the lasers can reduce the risk of bleeding, swelling, and infection. Since we don’t need scalpels or sutures, the treated area heals quickly and you can see results immediately. Lasers are also comfortable, and the process rarely requires the use of dental anesthesia!
Improving Periodontal Health
For people with a more severe case of periodontal disease, the same lasers could be employed to remove tissues that are diseased, so healthy portions can connect to the teeth and we can begin managing your disease with preventive care moving forward, such as a dental cleaning every three to four months. If you have any questions about gum contouring or about how we manage periodontal disease, then contact our team today to learn more and start your treatment journey!
Call Dr. Robert Browne, D.D.S. for Cosmetic Dentistry
With our cosmetic treatment options, we can help improve the beauty of your smile, sometimes in only one visit! To find out more about family dentistry, or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585.
