Fixing Your Gummy Smile With Contouring

el paso gum contouring

When you have a smile that displays too much gum tissue, or makes your teeth appear uneven, then you need cosmetic treatment that alters your gum line. To do so, we can use dental lasers to recontour the gum line. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists talk about the benefits of gum contouring.

Gummy Smiles and Poor Gingival Health

For some, issues with the growth and development of the smile could mean they display too much gum tissue. Excess gingival tissue could make the teeth appear small, misshapen, or uneven. No amount of teeth whitening or bonding can address this, as the issue lies with the gum tissue. Likewise, you could experience swelling due to periodontal inflammation (gingivitis) or the early stages of periodontal disease. Using advanced laser dentistry, we can help address these concerns quickly and comfortably with gum contouring.

The Gum Contouring Process

Our team will first gently mark the gums to help plan the process. We then use dental lasers instead of scalpels to remove the excess tissue and reshape the gum line. Using dental lasers means we can target the tissue with precision and accuracy, and prevent damage to healthy ones. This also limits the risk of bleeding, swelling, and infection afterward. Healing is fast, as most people return to normal activities the next day. The process only takes one visit to complete, and rarely requires anesthesia either. For those with periodontal health issues, we could use this technology to remove diseased tissues so healthy ones can adhere to the teeth, reducing the depth of periodontal pockets and leaving the disease manageable with routine preventive care, so you avoid worsening impacts on smile beauty and health.

Protecting Your Smile

While esthetic issues with the gingival tissues can’t be prevented, you can take action to protect your smile from the onset of gingivitis and periodontal disease, or to help manage the disease should you already have it. Each day, take time to brush twice for two minutes, and to floss every evening between each tooth, dipping below the gum line when you do. Avoid tobacco products, and cut back on sugary and starchy foods and drinks, as they feed harmful oral bacteria. Finally, make time to see our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months, so we can keep a close eye on your smile for signs of trouble, and also remove the plaque and tartar buildup that threatens your periodontal tissues.

If you have any questions, then contact our team today to learn more.

TALK TO SUNNY SMILES IN EL PASO, TX, ABOUT GUM CONTOURING

We have the ability to transform your smile with our cosmetic treatment! If you’re ready to schedule a visit with our team, contact our Sunny Smiles location on N Zaragoza Rd in El Paso, TX at 915-849-9000.