Many people aren’t aware that there is a dental procedure available that can help decrease the amount of gum tissue apparent on your teeth. This procedure is called gum contouring and consists of gently removing and reshaping excess gum tissue using a special soft tissue laser. The procedure reduces the amount of gum tissue while exposing more of your dentition, giving you the esthetic smile you’ve always wanted.
Although at one time, gum contouring involved cutting away the gum tissue with a scalpel and stitching the tissue up with sutures, which required weeks to heal, today’s technology has made it a rather quick, easy, and painless procedure. Soft tissue lasers are minimally invasive, involve less tissue removal, and cauterize the tissue (sealing off blood vessels and nerve endings) during removal, resulting in less bleeding, little to no pain, and faster healing. Although your gums will likely be sore for a few days, any discomfort can be alleviated with over-the-counter pain relievers.
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