Did you know that with cosmetic dentistry our team can help improve the appearance of your gums? If you have a gummy smile, we can offer treatment with laser dentistry to reshape the gum line and improve smile beauty in one sitting! In today’s blog, your Lake Orion, MI, dentist talks about the gum contouring process.
The Factors Behind Your Gummy Smile
What causes a smile to show off too much gum tissue? This could be due to issues with the growth and development of the smile or with how the teeth erupt. When you show off too much gum tissue, this could make teeth appear short or uneven. You may feel self-conscious about your appearance. In some cases, swelling due to the presence of periodontal disease could be a factor. Our team will examine your smile to assess the factors behind your gummy smile, so that we can plan treatment to improve the health and beauty of your smile. If we select gum contouring, then we can offer noticeable results in only one visit!
The Contouring Process
The gum contouring process employs dental lasers to reshape the gum line. Our team will gently mark the areas that need to be removed, and then use dental lasers to gently trim these away, reshaping the gum line in the process to ensure proper symmetry and esthetics. The lasers are quiet and comfortable, and rarely require anesthesia. They can trim away the excess tissues without damaging the healthy parts of your smile, at the same time limiting the risk of bleeding, swelling, or infection. The procedure only takes one visit and since we don’t use scalpels or sutures, the area heals faster. You may be able to return to your normal routine in as little as 24 to 48 hours!
Managing Your Gum Health
What if you have periodontal disease? In these cases, we want to manage it to prevent the periodontitis stage, which is linked to adult tooth loss. With the same technology, we can trim away the diseased portions of your smile so healthy gums can connect to the teeth. We can then manage the issue with preventive actions, like cleanings every three to four months. If you have any questions about how we can improve the health and beauty of your smile in one visit with gum contouring, or about laser dentistry in particular, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you smile with confidence!
Your Lake Orion, MI, Dentist Talks About Gum Contouring
Our team is ready to help you feel better about your smile’s appearance with cosmetic dentistry. For more information on improving the overall beauty of your smile, then call Lake Orion Family Dentistry at (248)693-6213!
