Gum Recontouring – Garland, TX
Altering Your Gumline to Reveal a Dazzling Smile
While your pearly whites are certainly a major focus when it comes to cosmetic dentistry, your gumline can also be a factor in your smile appearance. Those who have a few millimeters or more of gum tissue visible when they grin generally have what’s considered to be a “gummy smile.” If this is problematic for you, then you might consider undergoing gum recontouring in Garland! This minimally invasive surgical procedure is designed to effectively and more comfortably correct your gum tissue so that you can show off more of your dazzling teeth. Keep reading to learn more about this cosmetic dental service or give our team a call today to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose North Garland Family Dental for Gum Recontouring?
- Accurate Results with Laser Dental Technology
- Provides Sedation Dentistry for Greater Comfort
- Offers Dental Membership Plan & Flexible Financing
What is Gum Recontouring?
This cosmetic dental treatment is also referred to as gummy smile correction, gingivoplasty, or gingival sculpting. The purpose of gum recontouring is to help redesign the gumline so that patients can reduce excessive gum tissue while revealing more of the natural pearly whites underneath. Here are several problems this procedure can address:
- Excess gum tissue: Too much tissue in the gumline can make teeth appear shorter, so removing a portion of it can make your pearly whites look longer.
- An uneven gumline: Some patients’ gumline may fluctuate in height between each tooth; gum recontouring can make it appear more uniform.
- Receding gums that make teeth appear elongated: Sometimes a gum graft might be performed alongside gum recontouring to create your desired look.
What Happens During & After the Procedure?
Before beginning any work on your gums, our team will first numb your mouth completely with a local anesthetic so that you stay pain-free throughout the procedure. We can even provide you with sedation dentistry to help you remain calm and relaxed during your visit. After confirming that you’re comfortable, we’ll use laser dental technology to carefully remove a small amount of gum tissue to make your gumline appear more aligned and aesthetically pleasing. In some cases, patients may need two or more appointments to complete their results, as we’ll work on certain portions of the mouth at a time.
It's normal to experience mild soreness and sensitivity after your surgery. The good news is that we’ll provide you with specific guidelines on how to promote a smooth recovery, such as taking over-the-counter/prescribed pain relievers as instructed. It should take a few weeks after your procedure to start feeling normal again.
Benefits of Gum Recontouring
With gum recontouring, you can expect to make the most of various benefits, including:
- Natural-looking results: Your dentist will alter your gumline so that it looks natural and more appealing.
- Boosts confidence: By revealing more of your teeth, you can feel more confident to show off your smile.
- Simpler teeth cleaning: Too much gum tissue can make it easier for food to collect in your mouth, which can irritate the gums. This treatment makes it simpler for you to keep your smile clean and healthy in the long run.
- Long-lasting results: Since your gum tissue won’t grow back on its own, your gum recontouring treatment will offer a lifelong correction.
