While showing a lot of gum tissue in your smile isn’t usually of any medical concern, many people feel that they would be more confident in their grin if they could resculpt their gumlines. Thankfully, gum recontouring is an effective and minimally invasive way to remove excessive or infected gum tissue so the patient can present a healthy and beautiful smile to the world. Here’s a quick look at how gum recontouring works and why it is incredibly safe and comfortable.
What Is Gum Recontouring?
Gum recontouring is a cosmetic dental procedure that can sometimes be used for restorative purposes, and it serves to remove undesirable gum tissue from the smile. This can make small teeth seem bigger, reduce how much gum tissue shows in the grin, or eliminate infected matter from the mouth.
The process always begins with the patient receiving an appropriate anesthetic to ensure their comfort before the dentist uses specialized instruments to remove the unwanted gum tissue. The associated recovery process is usually remarkably mild, and the dentist will be sure to provide the patient with detailed aftercare instructions so they know exactly how to take care of their mouth as it heals.
Why Is Gum Recontouring Safe?
Many of today’s dentists use specialized surgical lasers to perform gum recontouring, which makes the process incredibly sanitary and comfortable. Since the laser will remove tissue using concentrated light, it will not make physical contact with the gums, which will vastly reduce the likelihood of harmful germs being transferred from the instrument. Removing the tissue with a laser will not require any of the stressful cutting motions that would be necessary with a scalpel, which can set a patient up for a smoother and more comfortable healing process.
Don’t let infected or excessive gum tissue detract from the health or appearance of your smile. Consulting with your dentist can help you understand how to achieve a beautiful grin that you’re eager to show off.
About the Author
Dr. Jeff Yenzer earned his dental degree at the University of Missouri in Kansas City and keeps his skills sharp and current with continuing education coursework. His practice in Chesterfield maintains a comforting and organized office environment and offers general, restorative, emergency, and cosmetic dental services such as gum recontouring. If you’d like to learn more about how cosmetic dentistry can help you enjoy a gorgeous grin, contact his office online or dial (636) 778-3019.