Gum Recontouring Summerfield
Fix a Gummy Smile & Discover Your Smile’s Potential
When it comes to aesthetics, your gums should serve as a subtle frame for your teeth — they should not steal the show! However, if your gumline is uneven, or if an excessive amount of gum tissue is visible when you smile, you may feel self-conscious about your appearance. Dr. Parry and our Summerfield team want to help. We may recommend that you undergo a procedure known as gum recontouring. Contact us today to set up your consultation.
Why Choose Magnolia Shores Dental for Gum Recontouring?
- Make Your Smile More Proportionate & Attractive
- Minimally Invasive Procedure with Lasting Results
- Gum Grafting & Tissue Removal Available
What Is Gum Recontouring?
Gum recontouring can go by a few different names, including gingivectomy, gum contouring, and even crown lengthening (though technically, crown lengthening is a different procedure). However you refer to it, the goal is simple: to reshape your gumline in order to achieve optimal aesthetic appeal.
During the procedure, we remove excess gum tissue to reveal more of the underlying tooth structure. This makes the teeth appear longer and helps to even out the gumline. In some cases, gum recontouring also includes gum grafts, a procedure that involves adding tissue to places along the gumline where recession — due to gum disease or other factors — has occurred.
How Does Gum Recontouring Work?
The treatment process starts when we administer a local anesthetic to numb your mouth. Dr. Parry is also qualified to offer sedation, so do not hesitate to ask about this provision if you need extra help to feel relaxed and comfortable.
After you are settled in, we will remove excess gum tissue. We use precise instruments with the goal of removing only as much as necessary to achieve the desired results.
If you need gum grafting, we may take the graft from the roof of your mouth. Or, it may come from a human donor or even an enamel source. We stitch the tissue into place, and eventually, your body will integrate it. It will lead to more gum coverage that improves your appearance and protects sensitive tooth roots.
The Benefits of Gum Recontouring
The aesthetic results of gum recontouring are one of its most obvious benefits. You may ultimately look younger and feel more confident! Additional advantages of this procedure include:
- Lasting results: The results of gum recontouring can last indefinitely, perhaps even a lifetime.
- Better oral health: Although gum recontouring is primarily a cosmetic procedure, it can lead to less gum irritation. If you get a graft, it can reduce sensitivity.
- Make room for additional procedures: After this procedure, you may be a better candidate for teeth whitening, veneers, or crowns.
