When you have a smile that displays too much gum, or suffers from swelling due to periodontal disease, you need treatment to improve your oral health. We can help with a unique cosmetic treatment. In today’s blog, your Virginia, VA, dentist talks about gum contouring.
The Risks of Gummy Smiles and Periodontal Disease
For some, issues with the growth and development of your smile could cause too much gum to be in display when you smile which makes the teeth appear small or uneven. If you have periodontal disease, then diseased portions of your tissue could recede and increase the risk of periodontitis, the advanced stage linked to tooth loss. Our team can help correct these concerns and manage your periodontal health using the gum contouring procedure, which offers results for our patients in only one visit.
The Contouring Procedure
Our team will gently mark the areas of the gums that need to be removed or reshaped. Next, we will employ dental lasers to gently trim these tissues away and reshape the gum line to improve overall symmetry and health. The process takes one visit, and the lasers essentially cauterize the area to prevent swelling, bleeding, and infection. No need for sutures or scalpels, and the area will heal quickly, with most people returning to their normal routines after only 24 hours. Lasers also require little to no anesthesia, providing comfortable treatment.
Protecting Your Periodontal Health
Our team also cares about your gum health. With the same technology, we can remove diseased tissues so healthy ones can reattach to the teeth and reduce the depth of periodontal pockets. Doing so enables us to manage the disease with a preventive approach moving forward, such as dental cleanings every three to four months to remove harmful buildup and control inflammation. Lasers can help you avoid the advanced stage and the loss of your natural teeth, so your smile remains whole and beautiful.
If you have any questions about gum contouring, or about any of our other cosmetic treatment options, then please reach out to our team today to learn more. The same goes if you experience the warning signs of gum disease such as sore, red gums that bleed easily. We’re ready to help you regain control of your oral health and maintain a beautiful smile in 2024 and beyond, so contact our team today to schedule a visit.
Ask About Cosmetic Treatments At Absolute Dental Care
We want to help you smile with confidence and enjoy results that look great using advanced technology, including dental lasers. To learn more about our periodontal and cosmetic treatment options, give us a call at Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at (757) 428-7440 to schedule an appointment.
