Laser Gum Contouring Juno Beach
Creating Flawlessly Shaped Smiles
Just as a beautiful painting deserves a world-class frame, your beautiful smile deserves to be framed by well-proportioned and shapely gums. If you have a “gummy” smile, it can detract from your otherwise attractive face. With laser gum contouring, Juno Beach Smiles can reframe your smile to really show off those pearly whites and leave you feeling more confident. What is laser gum contouring, and how does it work? Continue reading below to find out, or contact our team directly to ask questions.
What Is Laser Gum Contouring?
Gum contouring can go by a few different names, including gum recontouring, gingivoplasty, or crown lengthening. (Technically, crown lengthening is a slightly different procedure, but it can yield similar aesthetic results.)
Using a soft tissue laser, Dr. Riley or Dr. Keuning will reduce the size of your gums, trimming back the gumline to make your teeth appear longer. Because the dental laser provides precision, our cosmetic dentists have a great deal of control over the final results of your gum contouring procedure, allowing them to consistently provide good results and beautiful, full smiles.
Another type of gum contouring does not involve removing tissue. Rather, it involves a graft that can reduce the appearance of gum recession.
Benefits of Laser Gum Contouring
Laser gum contouring offers some outstanding benefits:
- Enhanced Smile Aesthetics: Laser gum contouring removes excess gum tissue, creating a more balanced gum-to-tooth ratio and improving the overall appearance of your smile.
- Minimally Invasive Procedure: The use of a soft tissue laser means less discomfort, minimal bleeding, and faster healing compared to traditional surgical methods.
- Precision and Customization: Our Juno Beach cosmetic dentistry team can sculpt the gumline with high accuracy, tailoring results to your desired look.
- Improved Oral Health: Removing excess gum tissue can make it easier to clean around the teeth and gums, thereby reducing the risk of periodontal disease.
Process of Laser Gum Contouring
The process of laser gum contouring is pretty easy for patients. First, we will strive to make you comfortable by administering local anesthesia. Then, we will carefully use our advanced laser technology to remove excess gum tissue. Depending on the extent of your procedure, it might take place across multiple appointments. During your consultation, we can provide more details about what you should expect during your treatment process.
Aftercare for Laser Gum Contouring
After you go home, your gums may be tender for a time. We will give you post-op instructions to help you have a smooth recovery. For example, you might need to eat a modified diet for a while. We often recommend soft, cool foods like yogurt, pudding, and soft vegetables. Hard, crunchy, or hot foods could cause irritation. You should also be very careful with your oral hygiene routine; for the first part of your recovery, you might need to avoid touching the treated area with your brush. As you heal, you can resume using normal brushing techniques.
If you run into any questions or concerns as you recover from your procedure, we invite you to contact us. We want to support you and help you have a positive, low-stress experience!
Laser Gum Recontouring FAQs
Is laser gum recontouring a permanent treatment?
It is highly unlikely that your gum tissue will regrow, which is why gum recontouring in Juno Beach is considered a permanent cosmetic procedure. The only reason it may not be is if the dentist does not remove enough of the bone that exists beneath your gums; however, the chances of this occurring remain slim.
You can trust that our dentists will thoroughly explain the process during your consultation and ensure that you can say goodbye to your excess gum tissue for good.
Does laser gum recontouring improve your oral health?
Removing unnecessary tissue covering natural tooth structure will undoubtedly improve your oral health. In addition to improving your physical appearance by creating a more balanced gumline, this process reduces your risk of bacterial buildup that can lead to gum disease and recession.
If you have struggled with gum disease in the past, this procedure will put your smile on a healthier trajectory.
Is it painful to receive laser gum recontouring?
Naturally, wondering if laser gum recontouring is painful is normal. Thinking about the removal of excess gum tissue can cause you to cringe. However, the good news is that it is not painful at all; in fact, you will not feel anything during your procedure.
The reason is that local anesthesia numbs your mouth, so while our dentists aim the concentrated beam of light at your soft oral tissues, you remain comfortable and pain-free. Once the procedure is complete, you can expect the anesthesia to wear off. This may cause slight discomfort, which can be minimized with an over-the-counter pain reliever.
Is laser gum recontouring worth it?
Yes, laser gum recontouring is a worthwhile treatment option if you want to finally do something about your “gummy smile” or “short teeth.” If you’re unhappy with the way your smile looks, want to feel more confident about your appearance, and are willing to maintain better oral healthcare after treatment is complete, you should consider scheduling a consultation with one of our cosmetic dentists.
While we will need to determine whether you require additional treatments before receiving gum recontouring, you can expect our recommendations to be in your best interest. We’ll also discuss the estimated treatment costs and how we can help lower your overall expenses.