Gum Recontouring Spring
Say Goodbye to Your Gummy Smile & Hello to New Confidence
Your gums should serve as a subtle frame for your teeth; they should not be the star of the show when you smile! But if too much gum tissue is visible, it can wreck the visual proportions of your appearance and make you feel self-conscious. Fortunately, there are treatments that can help! Our Spring, TX, cosmetic dentistry team is proud to offer laser gum recontouring. Continue reading below to discover what this procedure can accomplish, or contact us directly to learn more or set up your consultation.
Why Choose Spring Creek Dentistry for Gum Recontouring?
- Procedure Performed with Precise Soft Tissue Laser
- Reduce Gum Irritation and Make Your Teeth Look More Proportionate
- Open the Way for Additional Cosmetic Services, Like Veneers
- Highly Trained & Detail-Oriented Dental Team
What Is Gum Recontouring?
Gum recontouring goes by a few different names. It may also be known as gum contouring, gingivoplasty, or crown lengthening (crown lengthening is technically a different procedure, so it is important to ask for clarification if there is any doubt in your mind about your recommended treatment plan).
However you refer to it, this procedure is a minimally invasive surgery that uses a soft tissue laser to remove excess or uneven gum tissue. This reveals more of the underlying dental structure, which makes the teeth look better and improves the overall visual balance of the entire smile.
How Does Gum Recontouring Work?
To get started, we will numb the treatment area with local anesthetic. If you are nervous or have sensitive oral tissues, we may also recommend sedation to help you stay calm and relaxed throughout your appointment. We prioritize your comfort!
Once you are settled in, we will use our soft tissue laser to reshape your gumline. The laser is incredibly precise, and it cauterizes the tissue it contacts, so there should be minimal bleeding.
Gum recontouring usually takes just one appointment. Your gums may be sore for a time afterward. Most patients feel normal within a week or two, with full healing taking up to 4 to 6 weeks. Once any residual swelling goes down, you will get to see the results of your procedure and fully enjoy your new smile or move forward with additional treatments.
The Benefits of Gum Recontouring
Some of the top benefits of gum recontouring include:
- More balanced smile: By removing excess gum tissue, laser gum recontouring can help your teeth look longer, more even, and more proportionate when you smile.
- Greater confidence: After treatment, you may feel more at ease showing off your smile in photos, conversations, and everyday life.
- Precise treatment: Our soft tissue laser allows us to carefully sculpt your gumline while preserving as much tissue as possible.
- Minimal bleeding: Because the laser cauterizes tissue as it works, you can expect little bleeding during and immediately after your procedure.
- Comfortable recovery: Laser treatment is minimally invasive, so you may experience less swelling and irritation compared to traditional methods.
- Improved oral hygiene: A more even gumline can make it easier to clean around your teeth, which may support healthier gums over time.
- Pathway to future cosmetic care: If you are considering veneers, crowns, or another smile-enhancing service, gum recontouring may help create a more attractive foundation for your results.
- Permanent results: The results of gum recontouring could last throughout your lifetime. It can be a “one and done” procedure.
Do you want to find out if gum recontouring is right for you? Our practice is proud to serve patients from Klein, Tomball, Gleannloch Farms, Champion Forest, Cypresswood, Northpointe, and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to request an appointment or learn more. We look forward to meeting you!