Cosmetic dentistry offers more than just teeth whitening. In fact, in only one visit our team can provide cosmetic treatment to address issues with your gums, such as a smile that shows off too much gum tissue! In today’s blog, your Lake Orion, MI, dentist talks about helping your smile look great with same-day gum contouring.
The Impact of a Gummy Smile
As we mentioned above, a gummy smile is one that shows off too much gingival tissues when you smile. These excess tissues can make your teeth appear short or uneven, impacting your smile’s overall appearance. Since this is due to the gums, other cosmetic treatments like teeth whitening or veneers cannot help. But with gum contouring, we have the ability to reshape the tissues in only one visit, with a comfortable and effective way to make your smile look its best!
Gum Contouring
Our team will carefully examine your smile and then gently mark the areas of the gums that need to be removed. With a dental laser, one calibrated to handle soft tissue concerns, we then trim away these excess tissues, taking time to ensure proper symmetry in the smile so your teeth and gums look great. The lases can target the areas requiring removal without damaging healthy tissues due to the precision and accuracy the technology affords. The process rarely requires anesthesia and is quite comfortable. The technology also destroys harmful bacteria and doesn’t require the use of scalpels or sutures, so the treated area heals quickly. You can see details same-day and return to your normal routine after about 24 hours of rest. The risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling is significantly reduced too!
What About Periodontal Disease?
This advanced technology provides an effective and holistic approach to treating issues like gummy smiles. But what about periodontal disease? If you have a case too severe to be tackled with a scaling and root planing alone, then we could discuss using the technology to remove diseased portions and helping improve the health of the gums, so we can then manage the issue with a preventive approach using professional cleanings every three to four months.
If you have any questions about how we improve the beauty of your smile in only one visit with gum contouring, or if you have sore, red, and bleeding gums that need periodontal care, then reach out to our team today to learn more and get started. We want to help you feel confident in your smile!
Correct Your Gummy Smile With Help From Lake Orion Family Dentistry
We want to help you obtain your best-looking smile with our cosmetic treatment options. To find out more about cosmetic dental care, or to schedule an appointment, call Lake Orion Family Dentistry in Lake Orion, MI at (248)693-6213.
