Gum Recontouring – Carrollton, TX
Reveal More of Your Smile with Gum Recontouring
Do you have a “gummy” smile, or feel like your teeth look too short or stubby? While there’s no way to make them grow any longer, a cosmetic dentistry treatment called gum recontouring can safely and permanently remove that excess gum tissue making them seem smaller than they are. Using a soft tissue laser, your dentist will quickly and concisely reshape your gums, revealing more of the natural tooth structure, so your smile looks brighter, broader, and less gummy.
What is Gum Recontouring?
Gum recontouring is a procedure that uses a soft-tissue laser to essentially vaporize excess gum tissue that may make your smile look too gummy or your teeth too small. This device uses a tiny beam of concentrated light vaporize the tissue, allowing for a more precise removal than would be possible with a scalpel. Furthermore, because the light beam is doing the cutting, it also cauterizes the gums as it works, meaning there’s less bleeding, you probably won’t need sutures, and your recovery will be much faster and more comfortable overall.
How Does Gum Recontouring Work?
During your gum recontouring procedure, your dentist will numb your gums, typically with a local anesthesia. Then, they will carefully and precisely remove the excess tissue at the base of your teeth, revealing more of their natural structure. The soft tissue laser works with a beam of concentrated light, so no tools are needed, and most patients don’t even require stitches after treatment. In fact, this can also make recovery much faster and more comfortable, as well as reduce the risk of infection as you heal.
The Benefits of Gum Recontouring
In addition to permanently reducing excess gum tissue that may be making your smile look too gummy, gum recontouring has oral health benefits, too. Removing extra tissue can make it easier to floss and brush your teeth, reducing your risk of periodontal disease, receding gums, and cavities. It can also make your teeth appear larger or longer, which is why this treatment may also be referred to as crown lengthening.