A beautiful smile involves more than just attractive teeth. It also includes the appearance of your gum line. If you’ve been told you have a “gummy smile,” or your tissue has been compromised by infection, you don’t need to feel embarrassed by the imperfections. You can revitalize your smile with gum recontouring in Edmond. Using the precision of laser dentistry, here are 5 awesome benefits of resculpting your gumline.
Enhance Your Gum Line
Gum recontouring is a procedure that can offer both restorative and cosmetic benefits by removing excess or infected tissue. You’ll enjoy 5 key advantages of using laser gum sculpting.
1. Achieve Shapelier Teeth
If your teeth look shorter than average, gum recontouring can make them seem larger by removing excess tissue. This reveals more of their surfaces while also ensuring they are proportionate. Resculpting the gumline makes your teeth appear shapelier for an overall attractive smile.
2. Reduce Your Risk of Tooth Decay
Believe it or not, resolving a gummy smile can also lower your risk of tooth decay. Food, plaque, and bacteria can be trapped under the extra tissue, making it more difficult for you to keep your teeth clean on your own. You can help decrease your odds of decay by having the tissue removed to make your oral hygiene habits more effective.
3. Lower Your Risk of Gum Disease
Research shows at least 50% of adults have a form of gum disease. In the past, scaling and root planing were used to treat the infection. Although a deep cleaning is effective, the go-to solution is laser dentistry. The laser targets and removes the areas of disease, killing the infection at the source. This encourages a healthy gum line to preserve your stunning smile.
4. Permanent Results
You’ll only need to make the decision to have gum recontouring once because the treatment is permanent. You don’t have to worry about a gummy smile “growing back” because once the tissue is removed, it’s gone for good. The thin laser gives your dentist unmatched accuracy to ensure the best outcome to achieve your goals.
5. Minimally Invasive Solution
In the past, scalpels and sutures were used for the procedure, but not anymore. The highly concentrated beam of light energy leaves the surrounding tissues untouched. The laser sterilizes and cauterizes while it cuts to minimize the risk of infection, swelling, and bleeding. Overall, you’ll enjoy a more comfortable treatment and recovery using a soft tissue laser.
Invest in Your Gumline
You don’t need to feel insecure about your gummy smile any longer. Your cosmetic dentist will transform the aesthetics of your teeth and your dental health with gum recontouring.
About Dr. M. Kent Smith
For over 30 years, Dr. Smith has helped patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles using the latest advancements in dentistry. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center. He regularly continues his training to provide modern services, like laser dentistry. If you’re interested in gum recontouring, contact our office today to schedule your consultation.