When you think of cosmetic dentistry, you probably picture treatments that remove teeth stains or possibly address concerns with the shape of your teeth. But what if you have issues that impact the appearance of your gums? In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne talks about how we reshape gums for our Prairie Village, KS, patients with laser gum contouring!
The Need for a Gum Contouring Procedure
When do you need to see our team to discuss gum contouring? The procedure helps reshape the gums and remove excess tissues for people who display too much periodontal tissue when they smile. Also known as a gummy smile, this can make teeth appear short or uneven too. But we can help in only one visit with laser-assisted gum contouring, offering immediate results.
Treatment with Comfort and Precision
The use of lasers means the process rarely requires anesthesia. We will gently mark the tissues to show what needs to be removed, and we will use dental lasers to gently trim away these portions. The lasers essentially cauterize the area to prevent swelling, infection, and bleeding afterward. Since we don’t use scalpels or sutures, the treated areas heal fast, with most people returning to their normal routine after only a day or two of rest. The process takes only one visit to complete too. Lasers can also help address periodontal disease and destroy harmful inflammation-causing bacteria in the process!
Contouring Your Teeth
In addition to contouring your gums, we can do the same for your teeth. With tooth contouring, we don’t need to use dental lasers. Instead, in one visit we will gently sand and buff the outer structures to correct cosmetic issues. We can smooth out rough patches, grooves, and pits in the tooth. We can correctthe appearance of overly large teeth or shipped ones, and even dull portions that are sharp, jagged, and rough. In one visit, we can make dramatic improvements to your smile!
If you have any questions about how we reshape your smile and offer dramatic cosmetic improvement in one visit with gum and tooth contouring, or if you would like to schedule a visit to see if this is right for you, then contact our team today. We look forward to helping you obtain your best possible smile, and in a short and convenient time frame too!
Dr. Browne, DDS, Offers Same-Day Cosmetic Treatment
We are ready to help address issues like gummy smiles, so you can feel confident when you smile. Our team can also discuss our other cosmetic treatments too, such as teeth whitening, dental bonding, veneers, and more. To find out more about our cosmetic treatment options, or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585.
