Gum Recontouring – Minot, ND
Get A Bolder, Brighter Smile with Gum Recontouring
Excess periodontal tissue can give you a gummy smile or make your teeth appear short or stubby, even when they aren’t. Using a comfortable, precise soft-tissue laser, your cosmetic dentist in Minot can permanently remove unwanted tissue, revealing more of the tooth’s natural structure, and making your smile appear bolder, brighter, and less gummy!
Why Choose Souris Valley Dental Group for Gum Recontouring?
- Soft-tissue Laser Used for Enhanced Precision and Comfort
- Creates Permanent, Lasting Results
- Flexible Financing Available
What is Gum Recontouring?
Also known as crown lengthening, gum recontouring is a treatment designed to remove excess periodontal tissue from along the gumline with a comfortable, precise soft-tissue laser. This essentially reshapes the smile, allowing for more of the tooth’s natural structure to shine through so your teeth look bigger and bolder.
How Does Gum Recontouring Work?
In decades past, crown lengthening treatment was performed exclusively with a scalpel and sutures. Thankfully, however, today’s soft-tissue lasers have made it much more precise.
To begin, your dentist will administer a local anesthetic, so you remain comfortable. Once you’re ready, he or she will carefully remove only the excess tissue from the base of the teeth. The soft tissue laser works by vaporizing the tissue, meaning that it is not only more accurate than a scalpel, but the heat generated from the laser actually cauterizes the tissue as it works, so it’s much more comfortable too. In fact, in most cases you shouldn’t need any sutures, either. This makes for a much milder recovery and even reduces your risk of infection while you heal.
Typically, the entire crown lengthening treatment can be done in just one appointment, and because your results are permanent, you should never need a touch up or second procedure!
The Benefits of Gum Recontouring
There are numerous incentives to crown lengthening, including:
- Makes teeth appear larger and more in-focus within your smile.
- Creates a more harmonious balance in your facial aesthetics.
- Makes oral hygiene practices like brushing and flossing easier and more effective.
- Lowers the risk of gum irritation and gum disease.
- Boosts self-esteem and confidence.
To learn more about the benefits of gum recontouring, schedule a consultation with your dentist at Souris Valley Dental Group today!