Laser Gum Recontouring – New Bedford, MA
Achieve More Shapely Gums and Teeth
Your gums play an important role in how your smile looks, and it can be frustrating if you feel like you show excessive soft tissue when you grin. While a “gummy smile” isn’t usually an oral health issue, reducing the appearance of gum tissue can make it easier to grin proudly and feel confident. Here’s a quick guide to how laser gum recontouring can help you achieve a prettier smile from the team at Sound Dentistry.
Why Choose Sound Dentistry for Laser Gum Recontouring?
- Experienced and Compassionate Dental Team
- Feel More Confident in Your Grin
- Financing Options Available
What Is Laser Gum Recontouring?
Gum recontouring is also called gum contouring, gingivoplasty, and crown lengthening, and the precise dental lasers used at Sound Dentistry make this process incredibly comfortable, sanitary, and effective. Our skilled cosmetic dentist will use one of these devices to remove excessive gum tissue and give the patient a shapelier and more symmetrical smile. In some cases, we can also reshape the gums by grafting tissue onto them to reduce the appearance of gum recession.
Benefits of Laser Gum Recontouring
Laser gum recontouring can deliver several amazing benefits like:
- A more beautiful smile: By removing excessive soft tissue, we can help you achieve a more pleasing gum-to-tooth ratio so you can enjoy a more lovely grin.
- Minimally invasive procedure: Soft tissue lasers minimize discomfort, stress, and bleeding as well as how long it will take to heal after the procedure.
- Customized treatments: Each laser gum recontouring procedure is personalized to help the patient achieve their goals.
- Easier oral hygiene: Removing excessive gum tissue can make it easier to keep your gums and teeth clean so you can prevent oral infections.
Process of Laser Gum Recontouring
The laser gum recontouring process begins with our dentist administering an appropriate anesthetic to ensure your comfort. Then, we will use our specialized dental laser to trim away excess gum tissue, and some patients may require multiple appointments to achieve their desired results. We’ll be happy to walk you through the whole treatment during your consultation and answer any of your questions.
Aftercare for Laser Gum Recontouring
Your gums may be a little tender for a while after laser gum recontouring, but we’ll be sure to provide you with detailed aftercare instructions so you can enjoy a smooth and speedy recovery process. We will probably recommend sticking to a diet of soft, cool foods until you can comfortably resume your normal eating habits. You should also take care to avoid touching the treated area when practicing oral hygiene while healing. We’ll be available to answer any questions while you are recovering.