Gum Contouring

Gum contouring alone is considered a cosmetic procedure. Most of the time it is not medically necessary. Most people have their gums reshaped to improve the appearance of their smile. However, some people undergo this surgery as part of other necessary periodontal procedures, such as crown lengthening, pocket reduction, and regenerative procedures. Receding gums leave the teeth exposed and vulnerable, while the occurrence of pockets between the teeth provide an ideal location for bacteria to accumulate. Periodontal gum reshaping removes these and seals the tissue to prevent future problems. Gum reshaping procedures not considered cosmetic also include adding gum tissue when recession has occurred and trimming overgrown tissue that has covered part of the tooth crown.

Process

Gum contouring is done at the Dental Concepts clinic by expert Dentists. Completed in one visit in most cases, patient’s remain awake during the procedure. Only the treatment area is given local anaesthesia. A soft tissue laser/scalpel is used to remove excess gum tissue and resculpt the gum line to expose more of the tooth. Sutures may be used to hold the gum tissue in place.

The length of the procedure will vary depending on the extent of the contouring and the amount of resculpting that’s required on a case to case basis. Generally, gum contouring takes about 1 to 2 hours maximum.

Benefits with Dental Concepts

Gum contouring is a cosmetic procedure. Usually, individuals have their gums reshaped to improve the appearance of their smiles. However, some people undergo this surgery as part of other necessary periodontal procedures, such as crown lengthening, pocket reduction, and regenerative procedures. At Dental Concepts we ensure that your experience is least painful and gets completed by skilled Dentists within a stipulated time frame.

Frequently Asked Questions

After having your gums reshaped, it’s important to practice good dental hygiene for several weeks after the procedure and as a habit for life. Until the gums have fully healed, daily brushing and flossing may need to be more gentle than usual to avoid irritating the sensitive tissue. This could cause bleeding and the development of infection. Use a gentle cleansing mouth rinse and follow the advice of the Smile Circle Dentist.