For people with cosmetic issues related to the gums, which could make teeth appear small and uneven, then we can help. With a comfortable and holistic treatment like gum contouring, we can offer treatment in only one visit. In today’s blog, your Lake Orion, MI, dentist talks about gum contouring.
The Causes of Gum Inflammation
You could have a gummy smile, one that shows off too much periodontal tissue and makes teeth appear small or possibly uneven, due to natural complications with the growth of your jaw or the eruption of your teeth. You could also have this due to inflammation, which can occur due to factors like plaque buildup brought on by a diet high in sugar and starch, and poor brushing and flossing habits. Our team will examine your smile to see if you have a naturally occurring gummy smile, we can address with contouring, or if you have inflammation we need to address with options like a deep cleaning.
The Gum Contouring Procedure
With the gum contouring process, we can reshape the gum line and offer better oral health and smile beauty in only one visit. Our team will gently mark the areas on the gums that need to be removed, and we will then use a dental laser to gently remove these portions and reshape the gum line to ensure proper symmetry and beauty. The lasers can target the areas with precision and rarely require anesthesia. This comfortable solution also lowers the risk of swelling, bleeding, and infection, and enables the gums to heal quickly, so you can return to your normal routine after only a day or two. Lasers also destroy harmful oral bacteria to help protect you from the bacteria that cause inflammation and disease.
Protecting Your Periodontal Health
If you have inflammation due to poor oral health habits, we can conduct a deep cleaning to remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth and roots, and to destroy pockets of harmful bacteria beneath the gums. We then manage your buildup with routine cleanings every three to four months. These actions help reverse inflammation and also manage periodontal disease so you avoid discomfort and the risk of tooth loss down the road.
If you have any questions about how we address gummy smiles using a holistic option like a dental laser, or about how we manage periodontal disease to keep smiles full and beautiful, then please reach out to our office today to learn more and get started. We want to help you smile with confidence in 2026!
Lake Orion Family Dentistry Offers Holistic Cosmetic Care
Our team offers a holistic and comfortable way of improving your smile’s health and beauty. To find out more about our cosmetic treatment options, or to schedule an appointment, call Lake Orion Family Dentistry in Lake Orion, MI at (248)693-6213.
