Gummy smiles can be very difficult. And also, they can be very socially awkward. You just spent all this time possibly going through braces and getting all your teeth nice and straight. But when you smile, you still kind of hide it, which is not what our ultimate goal is. And so, we wanna make sure that the gum tissue is in a proper relationship of what everybody thinks is as natural beauty. And so, we try to shape those gum tissues so it fits better. And that’s what most people are thinking about. The other thing that helps is, if you have this extra gum tissue, it’s kind of like having an extra rug bunched up in the corner of the room. Things get stuck under the rug. And so, for us, we wanna make sure everything’s nice and straight so it’s easy to keep clean, and it looks beautiful when you’re smiling.
Uncover a Healthy Smile by Reshaping Your Gumline
An even, healthy-looking gumline is part of what makes a smile look beautiful. Whether you’ve dealt with gum disease or simply have a “gummy smile,” this simple contouring procedure will eliminate the excess gum tissue to give you a better smile. We use a combination of lasers as well as more traditional techniques to remove the excess or infected gum tissue. Once this tissue is gone, we’ll gently reshape it so it has a more even appearance.
We may recommend this procedure if:
- You’ve recovered from a gum infection and want to even out your gumline. This may be part of a gum recession treatment if you have areas of your mouth with gum loss.
- Your braces have been removed and you have noticeably uneven gum tissue.
- You have an obvious gummy smile and you want a more balanced tooth-to-gum ratio
- You need to create more dental surface for crowns or veneers
We’ll numb your gums with local anesthesia to ensure the treatment is as smooth as possible. Plus we have sedation if you need help relaxing or are worried about discomfort. You can also block out the sounds of the dentist with headphones to listen to music or watch TV.
If you need gum reshaping in Lubbock, call 806-507-6906 for an appointment. You can also request an appointment online. Ask about our membership plan or third-party financing for affordable ways to cover your dental care!
