Gum Recontouring
Cosmetic Gum Recontouring Treatment
At Dallas by Smile Lab
What is a Gum Recontouring?
Gum recontouring is a process in which our dentists restructure a patient’s gums. Some patients may need to remove excess gum tissue to make their teeth appear larger, while others may want to add more gum tissue to give greater coverage and lower the amount of visible enamel. Alternatively, a patient may choose to make uneven gums appear more symmetrical.
Benefits of Gum Recontouring:
Gum recontouring therapy at Smile Lab in Dallas, Texas, comes with a slew of other benefits. The benefits of altering your gums range from improved oral health to a more attractive smile, and they can have an unexpected impact on your life. Some of the primary advantages of gum recontouring include:
- Decreased overall risk of a bacterial infection
- Reduced swelling and bleeding
- Lessened chance of tooth decay
- Decreased tooth sensitivity
- Enhanced self-confidence
- An aesthetically enhanced smile
Many of our patients who have had gum recontouring report a greater propensity to smile and improved sociability. This operation has a far-reaching impact on a patient’s psychological sense of self, in addition to remedial and cosmetic problems.
Signs That You May Need Gum Recontouring
Dentists use gum recontouring for remedial and cosmetic objectives. It can help prevent future dental decay, tooth loss, bone loss, and a variety of other oral problems. Gum recontouring also improves equilibrium in a patient’s smile by increasing the gum-to-tooth ratio. Some of the symptoms you might benefit from gum recontouring are:
- You have a gummy smile
- You have experienced receding gums
- Your teeth appear larger or smaller than average
- You experience frequent sensitivity to food temperatures
- Your gums appear asymmetrical
- You have a history of gum disease
At Smile Lab, we frequently see individuals who would benefit from gum recontouring during their routine teeth cleaning appointments. If you are unsure whether you could benefit from gum recontouring treatment, please ask us. We will gladly check your oral health to discover if you are a suitable candidate for the procedure.
Traditional Gum Recontouring
Traditional gum recontouring may be necessary in severe cases of excess gum tissue or other dental health concerns. In this scenario, our dentist will have to use a knife and stitches to contour the gums. Traditional gum recontouring takes somewhat longer to recover than modern gum recontouring, but patients are highly satisfied with the results.
Some patients may need gum grafting. This procedure involves extracting donor tissue from another part of your gums, the roof of your mouth, or a tissue bank and applying it to the exposed regions of your teeth. The surgery produces predictable results, leaving the patient with a healthier grin.
Modern Gum Recontouring
At Smile Lab, modern gum recontouring uses powerful laser technology to precisely shape the gum’s outside border. This method reduces recovery time since the laser cauterizes and sterilizes the gum tissue at the same time. While current gum recontouring may not be appropriate for patients with severe gum problems, those who qualify might expect a significantly faster return to normal activities.
