When you have a smile that shows off too much gum tissue, this could be a source of discomfort and embarrassment. But we can help with cosmetic dentistry, and in as little as one sitting In today’s blog, your team at Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO, talks about reshaping smiles with laser gum contouring!
The Onset of a Gummy Smile
When issues arise with the growth of your jaw and the eruption of your teeth, this could lead to a gummy smile. When you show off too much periodontal tissue, this could make teeth appear small or uneven. No amount of orthodontic treatment or bonding/veneers can correct this, as we need to address it at the gum line. Fortunately, we can do so with advanced laser dentistry, which provides a fast, comfortable, and noninvasive way to transform your smile.
Laser Gum Contouring
Our team will examine your smile to assess the state of your smile, and to gently mark the areas of the gums that need to be removed. We then use a soft tissue laser to target these areas and remove the excess tissues with precision. The lasers rarely require anesthesia, and since we don’t use scalpels or sutures, and since the dental lasers destroy harmful bacteria, the risk of bleeding, infection, and selling is lower. The treated area heals quickly too, so you can return to your normal routine after only a day or two of rest. The results will be immediate and treatment only takes one visit!
Other Cosmetic Solutions
If you have other concerns with the appearance of your smile, then we could address them as well. Following your gum contouring procedure, we could whiten your teeth with professional options to brighten your smile. If you have issues with the shape of the teeth or with gaps between them, then we could help with bonding or possibly even custom porcelain veneers, offering a total smile makeover for our patients.
If you have any questions about how we reshape and transform your smile with gum contouring, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. We want to help you feel confident in your smile, and that means targeting and correcting your cosmetic imperfections.
We would also like to remind families in our community that now is a great time to see us for a back-to-school checkup and cleaning for your kids. We can also discuss preventive actions like fluoride treatments and dental sealants to strengthen little smiles.
Schedule Your Appointment for Cosmetic Treatments
If you are ready to reshape your gums, then talk about cosmetic treatments with Dr. Diana Tabakh, DDS. To schedule your appointment, please call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669 today.