Cosmetic Gum Treatments

This dental procedure is primarily used to transform a gummy smile for cosmetic reasons. However, it can also be used after periodontal disease leads to damage to the gum tissue. It can be a treatment for receding gums as well, although it’s primarily for situations when gum growth is excessive instead. If you feel your teeth are short and would look better a little longer, gum reshaping is the ideal way to achieve that goal. Contouring ensures that your smile highlights your teeth rather than your gums. Adjusting how even your gum line is will also produce the appearance of a more symmetrical smile as well.

Here at Z Dentist, we start by doing a full assessment of your current smile. After making our recommendations, we’ll use a simple procedure to sculpt the gum tissue and sometimes the underlying bone. This reveals the full surface of the teeth and builds a more symmetrical gum line. Gum contouring requires skill and training, so make sure you select experienced specialists like our team.

Gum grafting in recommended in many cases where periodontal disease has eroded or damaged the original gum line. If you undergo gum grafts, we can also use gum contouring for a complete restoration that blends in perfectly. We can reduce gum tissue in some areas and raise it in others until you have the gum line you want. If the dentist needs to remove some gum tissue for better access for other treatments, grafts can help restore the tissue afterward.

If any of your teeth look a little longer than they used to, you may be experiencing the first signs of gum recession. Not only can this indicate gum disease, but it also tends to alter the appearance of your smile. Receding gums can also occur due to smoking, naturally thin or weak tissue, overcrowded teeth, uneven biting habits, and genetics. Even overly aggressive brushing habits can result in receding gums. Letting gum tissue recede too far can expose the roots of the teeth, threatening damage to them and the bone tissue below the surface. In these cases, gum restoration can prevent tooth loss and other long-term health concerns.

Gum grafts are also known as soft tissue grafts and are recommended in a wide variety of situations. Nearly any missing gum tissue can be replaced with skillful treatment. We can cover exposed tooth roots and reverse recession caused by gum disease. You’ll experience reduced sensitivity as well in many cases.

Explore the potential benefits of gum grafting and contouring.