Gum Contouring

Having healthy, well-contoured, pink gum tissue compliments and frames the teeth. If you have the appearance of "short" front teeth, a fuller, more inviting smile may lie beneath excess gum tissue. The cosmetic dentistry process known as gum contouring can reduce your gums with a non-invasive soft tissue laser that can make a huge impact on your smile. This is a painless process that can uncover that hiding smile that deserves to be seen.

Gum Contouring Uses

Gum contouring is relatively simple process that can reshape uneven teeth edges or gum tissue. It can be used to correct the following:

• Misaligned teeth
• Uneven lengths
• Uneven ridges
• Uneven grooves
• Gummy smiles
• Inflamed, or swollen gums

Gum tissue that is red, swollen or unsymmetrical in appearance may detract from teeth that are otherwise healthy. Dr. Sutton can return your gum tissue to a healthy state by reducing any inflammation and restoring the tissue to a pink and tight state. Symmetrical gum tissue around the teeth gives an attractive smile that can be accomplished by a gum contouring procedure. Often times gum tissue can be lower on one front tooth and not the other, giving an appearance that one tooth is longer than the other. Other scenarios would be when excess gum tissue makes all teeth appear to be too short, or when a smile reveals that a person contains too much gum tissue. This is known as a "gummy smile."

How do we correct for Unsightly Gums?

First a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Sutton will address your concerns and you will work together to form a treatment plan that meets your goals. Gum contouring involves the use of a non-invasive soft tissue laser to alter the gum line to the desired shape. Gum tissue is vaporized and sealed gently with no cutting, bleeding, or sutures. Teeth that are misshapen or uneven because of an unattractive gum line will be formed to their desired shape. Depending on the complexity or the severity of the case, other cosmetic dentistry treatments may be suggested to provide you with a smile that is healthy and attractive. The whole process of gum contouring is remarkably simple and can make a great difference to one's smile. Contact Sonoma Smiles today for more information about how we can help you get the smile of your dreams. Contact us today for a smile evaluation 1-800-817-7078