Cosmetic dentistry isn’t just about your teeth. In fact, we can recontour your gum line to correct gummy smiles and even combat swelling related to periodontal disease. To do so with precision and comfort, we employ advanced dental lasers. In today’s blog, your Grand Prairie, TX, dentist talks about the gum contouring process.
A gummy smile is one that shows off too much gingival tissues when you smile. This itself can be embarrassing, but gummy smiles also make teeth appear short and uneven. You could also have issues with the appearance of your gums due to periodontal disease, as swelling could again alter the appearance of your teeth and lead to discomfort and sensitivity in your smile. We have a chance to help tackle these issues and offer esthetically-friendly results with gum contouring.
Our team will carefully examine your smile and then mark the areas where excessive gum tissues need to be removed. Once we do, we will use a dental laser to gently trim away these tissues, at the same time taking care to ensure a symmetrical gum line. The laser uses a concentrated beam of light specially calibrated or soft tissues. There is no need for scalpels or sutures, which means the treatment takes one visit and the risk of bleeding, swelling, and infection is much lower. Lasers also destroy harmful bacteria in the smile, and allow the area to heal quickly. In fact, some people return to their normal activities after only a day of rest. The technology also provides comfortable treatment, with procedures using only minor anesthesia or none at all.
What if you have periodontal disease? With the same technology, we can remove the diseased portions of the gums. This then allows the healthy portions of your gums to attach to the teeth, reducing the depth of periodontal pockets so we can better manage the disease with holistic and preventive treatments moving forward, such as dental cleanings or special antimicrobial medications. Remember, treating and managing periodontal disease does more than just improve the appearance of your gums, this also helps fight tooth loss so you can keep your smile whole and healthy for years to come!
If you have any questions about improving smile beauty with gum contouring, or if you would like to schedule a visit for a consultation, then contact our team today. We have a number of different cosmetic treatments for the teeth and gums, so we can help you smile with confidence in 2025 and beyond. In addition, we can take in periodontal disease to ensure your smile avoids tooth loss and discomfort.
The team at Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, TX, wants to help you improve the beauty of your smile, often in as little as a single appointment. With gum contouring, we can reshape your gums and offer stunning results in only one visit. To schedule an appointment with our team, call us today at 972-262-5111.
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