Most dental patients know that cosmetic, restorative, and orthodontic dentistry procedures improve the appearance of your smile. There are treatments to reshape teeth, straighten teeth, correct damaged teeth, whiten teeth, and replace missing teeth. But what about your gums? Are you aware of how much your gums affect the look of your smile?
You Can Contour Your Gums
The shape and size of your gumline can make your teeth appear too large too small or otherwise out of proportion. Gum contouring can correct gums that appear too low or too high in relation to the teeth and tailor them for the perfect smile.
People who are unhappy with their gums might want to think about gum contouring. Many dentists and periodontists offer gum contouring surgery.
Gingival Sculpting
This procedure is also called gingival sculpting, gingival contouring or gum graft surgery, but don’t let the term surgery frighten you. Cosmetic gum contouring is performed using a precision laser. The procedure usually involves little pain and requires no recovery time.
Gum Contouring Can Treat Gum Recession
Gum reshaping is not always done for purely cosmetic reasons, it is also used to treat gum recession, a common condition that can lead to decay and tooth loss.
In gum graft surgery, soft tissue is usually taken either from the roof of the mouth, the area surrounding the site of the grafting, or a tissue bank. Gum grafts applied to exposed tooth roots protect teeth from continuing gum recession and decay and reduce tooth sensitivity. Of course, gum grafts often increase the attractiveness of the smile in the process.
If you are seeking more specifics about gum contouring or other dental procedures, call Coleman & Dastrup Dentistry Elevated today at 704-896-5850 to schedule a consultation.
We provide quality dentistry to patients in Davidson and the greater Mooresville area.
Contact Coleman & Dastrup Dentistry Elevated:
704-892-6602
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
460 S Main St Ste 101
Davidson, North Carolina
28036
