A smile that shows off too much periodontal tissue could lead to issues with the appearance of your teeth, making them appear small or uneven in some cases. To improve your smile’s appearance, you need to recontour the gum line. In today’s blog, your Celina, TX, dentist talks about how we reshape your gums with laser gum contouring.
When Gummy Smiles Form
For some, this could be due to the eruption of the teeth, growth of the jaw, or simply the presence of excess gingival tissues. With a gummy smile, your teeth appear uneven and short, and lack of treatment could mean you feeling uncomfortable when you smile. You could even avoid showing off your smile! But our team can offer a cosmetic treatment for this concern that only takes one visit to complete.
The Gum Contouring Procedure
The procedure involves using a dental laser to reshape the gum line. Lasers can target areas with greater precision, which helps limit the risk of damage to healthy gums. In addition, they lower the risk of swelling, infection, and bleeding. Since we don’t use scalpels or sutures, the area will heal quickly. In fact, you could return to your normal routine in as little as 24 hours! Lasers are also comfortable and rarely require the use of anesthesia.
Using the laser, we will gently trim away the excess periodontal tissue from your smile. In the process, our team will reshape the area to ensure proper symmetry and esthetics afterward. You will see results immediately, and will be confident when you smile!
Managing Your Periodontal Disease
The same technology could also be used to address another periodontal issue: periodontal disease. When the disease reaches a more advanced state, then we could use the technology to trim away the diseased portions so that healthy gums can attach to the teeth. This reduces the depth of periodontal pockets so the disease is more easily managed with preventive care moving forward. If you have any questions about gum contouring, or about any of our other cosmetic treatment issues, then contact our team today to learn more and schedule your initial consumption. You deserve a smile that is healthy and strong, and that looks good too. Our team is happy to help make it a reality.
Schedule Your Visit for Cosmetic Improvement
We want to help reshape and recontour your gum line in only one visit. Along with gum contouring, we also offer cosmetic treatments like professional teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, bonding and contouring, and even clear orthodontic aligners. Contact Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX by calling 214-851-0130 to schedule your next appointment with our team. We want to help you enjoy your best smile in 2025, and that starts with an initial visit.
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