Gum Recontouring – Westhampton, NY
Giving Your Smile the Appropriate Gum-to-Tooth Ratio
When you think of an attractive smile, you probably don’t give your gums a second thought. However, they play a vital role in building your confidence. If you have a gummy smile, your teeth appear too small or uneven with the other dentition. As a technologically advanced dental practice, we offer you a solution to this problem: gum recontouring. If you would like to learn more about this service or are interested in asking either Dr. Parli or Dr. Gersten about your cosmetic options, don’t hesitate to reach out to us and schedule your consultation!
Why Choose Beach Dental for Gum Recontouring?
- Soft Tissue Laser for Faster Healing and Ideal Comfort
- Patient-First Attitude for Dentists and Staff
- Restrained, Skilled Work That Leaves with Natural-Looking Results
What is Gum Recontouring?
Also occasionally referred to as crown lengthening, gum recontouring is a treatment that reduces the amount of gum tissue over a tooth. Those who have uneven gums or overwhelming small-looking teeth can have excess tissue removed, revealing more enamel. As a result of this cosmetic treatment, you can enjoy a more balanced, appealing smile that won’t grow back to its former shape.
How Does Gum Recontouring Work?
Historically, gum recontouring involved using a scalpel and sutures to expose more tooth surface. This process could be a little painful and require a decent recovery period. Fortunately, at Beach Dental, we take advantage of available cutting-edge technology, namely a soft tissue laser. This piece of equipment uses a precise laser to not only sever the tissue but also cauterize it simultaneously. Taking a millimeter at a time, we remove small portions until your gums and your teeth look perfectly balanced together.
The entire process typically takes a few minutes, and the cauterized tissue keeps bleeding and downtime to a minimum.
The Benefits of Gum Recontouring
In addition to the amazing results afterward, laser gum recontouring has many advantages over the traditional method. With a laser, we can target exact areas more precisely. The procedure itself is usually comfortable enough that local anesthetic isn’t necessary, which keeps you comfortable before, during, and after treatment. In addition, the laser causes very little, if any, bleeding, which means you can bounce back rather quickly from your appointment. In every way, our method of recontouring your gumline is vastly more efficient and pleasant than ways from the past.