Gum Contouring
If you notice uneven areas in your smile or two teeth are not equal in length, these discrepancies can be fixed by removing the excessive gum tissue. If you have teeth that appear short, or you have a smile that shows too much gums, you can lengthen the appearance of your front teeth with a simple appointment that re-shapes your gumline.
Many times gum shaping is used to further enhance cosmetic bonding or veneers to create a perfect smile. Think of the gums as the frame around your teeth. The perfect frame can make a work of art really shine.
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Gum Contouring Benefits
Gums that are too high on the teeth can make your teeth look smaller. Different gum heights can create a distracting unevenness that others notice when talking with you. A gummy smile can even make a person avoid smiling.
That’s what gum contouring aims to correct. But the former method using a scalpel and surgically excising gum made for a quite painful recovery, could entail significant bleeding, and it had a much higher risk of infection.
Using a diode laser for gum contouring can give you a variety of benefits including:
- Removes excess gum tissue: Removing excess gum tissue is one of the main benefits of getting laser gum contouring. By removing excess gum tissue you can achieve a more appealing smile and increase your self-confidence
- A brighter smile: Laser gum contouring also gives you a brighter smile. Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you. Having a smile that you are proud of is a great way to make a good impression
- Prevent tooth decay: With excess gum tissue, food can get caught and cause tooth decay. By getting rid of excess gum tissue, you give yourself a better chance of having healthy teeth and preventing tooth decay
- Quick recovery: Laser gum contouring is a quick and painless procedure that gives you incredible results with very little recovery time
- Permanent solution: This is a procedure that can give you life-changing results. Laser gum contouring gives you permanent results that can give you the smile of your dreams right now
BEFORE AND AFTER
Gum Lift Before And After
GUM CONTOURING FAQs
How Is The Gum Lift Procedure Performed?
Sometimes your smile can be effected by the shape and contour of your gums. By using a special dental laser at our Austin dentist office, Dr. Winters can sculpt the tissue to match the other side or correct a problem. The laser allows for no bleeding and quick, typically painless healing. Much different than the conventional way of doing it with a scalpel and incisions.
How Long Does A Gum Contouring Treatment Take?
These are not long, involved procedures. The time Dr. Winters spends reshaping your gums depends on how many teeth he is addressing. By using diode lasers for these treatments, the entire process is much quicker than the former surgical method.
Is Gum Shaping Painful?
There is very little discomfort associated with this procedure. I relate it to the feeling of a pizza burn on your gums, kind of a raw.
What Is The Recovery Time Of Gum Shaping?
There is very little recovery with the laser gum shaping procedure. Maybe some Tylenol and just leaving the area alone for a couple of days and that’s all there is to it.
How Much Does Gum Shaping Cost?
The cost is all relative to the individual situation, but typically gum reshaping and gum contouring treatment costs only a few hundred dollars at our practice in Austin, TX.
Am I A Candidate for Gum Contouring?
Anyone who does not have active gum disease can be a candidate for Gum Shaping.
Are There Any Risks Involved With Laser Gum Contouring?
When comparing laser gum contouring and the traditional surgical method, there is very little risk involved with the laser procedure. Compare this to the bleeding and vastly higher risk of infection involved with scalpel contouring. The laser energy provides a precise cut, cauterizes the tissue instantly to minimize bleeding, and makes the procedure relatively simple.
How To Prepare For Your Consultation
Dr. Winters views every consultation as a give and take of information. We encourage you to ask any and every question you have about the procedure. For gum contouring, you’ll start by describing what you’d like to change about your gums and smile. Then we will examine your gums and teeth to be sure gum contouring is the right option. Your gums need to be free of gum disease and healthy. We’ll then describe how the diode laser works to remove the excess gum tissue and how this process is different from the former surgical method.
Schedule A Consultation Today
The Hills Dental Spa proudly serves Austin, TX, and the surrounding areas, including West Lake Hills. To schedule an appointment for a gum lift in Austin, TX, call us at 512-347-0044 today or fill out our contact form for more information.
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