Gum Recontouring – Warsaw, IN
Achieve a Balanced, Bright Smile
Most dental cosmetic treatments focus on the appearance of your teeth and aim to conceal dental damage or discoloration. But what if the problem has more to do with your gums than your pearly whites? Gum recontouring in Warsaw can fix overly-gummy smiles by removing the excess tissue. Book your appointment today to achieve a more balanced and bright grin.
Why Choose East Center Dental for Gum Recontouring?
- Dentist with 30+ Years of Experience
- We Accept CareCredit Financing
- Dental Sedation Available for Nervous Patients
What is Gum Recontouring?
In essence, gum recontouring is the process of reshaping the gumline. Most often, this means removing gum tissue that extends past the dental root. The ultimate goal is to make the tooth-to-gum ratio more proportionate so that your smile appears more symmetrical and shows off more of your brilliant teeth. As you’ll see, though, gum recontouring can also benefit your oral health.
How Does Gum Recontouring Work?
Dr. Rudolph will first administer a local anesthetic that will keep your mouth numb for the duration of your treatment. He’ll then carefully and gently remove any excess gum tissue using specialized tools. The entire process usually takes just one appointment, though the exact timing will depend on your unique needs.
Your gums may be sore after gum recontouring, so be sure to take over-the-counter pain relievers as needed. If you plan on taking medicine before your appointment, please let our team know so we can confirm whether it is safe for you to do so. Certain medications and pain-relievers can interfere with our anesthetic or cause your blood to thin.
The Benefits of Gum Recontouring
Gum recontouring can improve the confidence you have in your smile. It’s much easier to talk and laugh without worries when you know your teeth aren’t overshadowed by pinkish gum tissue!
Perhaps more significantly, though, gum recontouring can also benefit your oral health. An overextended gumline can make it harder to brush and floss your teeth effectively, leaving your mouth vulnerable to bacteria buildup. Gum disease can be particularly concerning when you have excess tissue as well, because the bacteria will have an easier time reaching and irritating your gums.
Basically, evening out your grin with gum recontouring is a great cosmetic and preventive solution!