Cosmetic dentistry doesn’t just involve treatment to brighten or reshape teeth. Instead, we also offer treatment for gum contouring, reshaping the gum line to offer a more attractive smile. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about the gum contouring process and how we can use this to improve the overall beauty of your smile in only one visit.
The Causes and Impacts of a Gummy Smile
Due to complications with the growth and development of the jaw, and the eruption of the teeth, your smile could show off too much gum. This could be a source of embarrassment, and it could also impact the appearance of the teeth, making them appear small or uneven. This could lead to issues with the appearance of your smile and with your confidence. In some cases, there could also be the presence of inflammation due to periodontal disease, which over time could even impact your smile’s stability. But we can help with gum contouring, using dental lasers to reshape the smile!
Recontouring the Gum Line
The procedure is simple. Our team will gently market the areas of the gums when tissue needs to be removed. We then use a dental laser calibrated for soft tissue use to carefully remove these excess tissues, and reshape the gum line at the same time. The procedure takes only one visit to complete, and you leave with visible results. You then rest and can usually return to your normal routine after about 24 hours.
The lasers can target areas with precision to prevent any damage to healthy gum structures. They also don’t require the use of scalpels and sutures, so the area heals quickly and there is a lower risk of selling, bleeding, and infection. The process is comfortable and rarely needs the use of anesthesia.
Periodontal Treatment
We briefly mentioned gum disease above. With this technology, our team can also take on more advanced cases of gum disease to protect your smile from tooth loss. We use the lasers to remove the diseased portions of the smile so that healthy gums can connect to the teeth, which reduces the depths of periodontal pockets and makes it so our team can manage the issue moving forward with preventive treatments, such as dental cleanings.
If you have any questions about the gum contouring process, then contact our team today to learn more. We want you to once again smile with confidence!
Enjoy a New Smile With Help From Dr. Browne, D.D.S.
We want to help you smile with confidence and enjoy good oral health as a result. To find out more about transforming your gum line, then call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS, at 913-901-8585.
