When you have a smile that displays too much periodontal tissue, this could be known as a gummy smile. But we have a cosmetic treatment that can address this in only one visit! In today’s blog, your team at Sunny Smiles talks about how we can reshape your gums with a safe and gentle gum contouring procedure, so you can smile without hesitation!
The Impact of a Gummy Smile
When we have issues with the growth and development of our smiles, this could lead to an issue known as a gummy smile. Essentially, there is too much periodontal tissue on display when you smile, which can make teeth appear short or uneven. You could feel self-conscious about your appearance, even hiding your smile from the world! Our team wants to offer a solution with cosmetic dentistry, and with gum contouring we can reshape the gum line in one visit with precision and comfort.
Contouring with Laser Technology
With a soft tissue dental laser, we can gently trim away the excess tissues from your gums, and take care to reshape the gum line with improved symmetry, so your smile is more attractive. You will see results immediately, and since we do not use scalpels or sutures, the rear will heal much faster. In as little as a day, you could return to your normal routine, with an attractive smile. Since the technology also destroys harmful bacteria in the process, the risk of bleeding, swelling, and infection is low too.
What About Periodontal Disease?
While we are talking about the gums, we could also discuss periodontal disease. This is a widespread concern that impacts smiles in adulthood, and could lead to tooth loss and discomfort. But with deep cleaning, we can remove harmful plaque and tartar from your teeth and roots to better control inflammation, safeguarding your gums, especially if we catch the issue early. We then follow this with routine cleanings every three to four months. We could also use soft tissue dental lasers to help manage and control the issue to keep your smile whole and beautiful! In addition to seeing us for gummy smiles, consider an appointment if you notice soreness, redness, and bleeding in your gums.
If you have any questions about how we reshape smiles with a safe and gentle gum contouring, or about how we can better manage your periodontal disease to keep your smile whole, then contact our team today to learn more and start your treatment journey.
Call Sunny Smiles for Better Periodontal Health
If you have a gummy smile, we have a way to transform your smile with gum contouring! To find out more about our office or to schedule an appointment, please call Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry at 915.849.9000 today.