Gum Recontouring

 

A "gummy" smile can make teeth look short and unattractive. With the ease and comfort of an ordinary blade or a laser, gums can be reshaped to reveal a more appealing smile. With the new technology, not only can it quickly sculpt excessive and uneven gums, it also immediately seals the tissue, helping the patient to heal faster and more comfortably. This procedure can be completed in a single office visit.

 

Candidate

If you have a "gummy" smile that makes your teeth look short and unattractive, or if you reveal too much of your gum tissue when you smile, you are a candidate for gum recontouring.

 

Procedure

Gum recontouring is a safe, comfortable procedure. The dentist will first numb the gums with anesthetic. Then, with a laser light or ordinary blade, he or she will gently re-shape the gum line, sculpting excessive and uneven tissue. Our gum dentist will use either blade or a diode laser to sculpt your gum tissue. Like any laser, this intense beam of light cuts the tissue quickly. However, at the right setting, it will not affect the tooth structure surrounding and underneath the gums.

 

Recover/Post Op Expectations

Following gum recontouring, the gums may be tender and swollen for up to one week. To reduce the symptoms, patients should take Ibuprofen and rinse with salt water.

 

Complications

Complications are rare, and at most a patient may experience minor tenderness.