Gum Recontouring

Houston, The Woodlands, Kingwood, Spring, and Conroe, Texas

When you smile, does it seem like more of your gums are showing than your teeth? If so, you have what is referred to as a “gummy smile,” a condition which can be corrected by gum recontouring.

Gummy smiles can be caused by:

  • Too-small teeth
  • Too-long gums
  • Uneven gum line

If your teeth are simply too small for your smile, a condition often earmarked by large gaps between underdeveloped teeth, you should visit our page on porcelain veneers.

What Gum Recontouring Can Correct

If your gums are simply too long and cover too much of your tooth surface, your smile can be brought to life with gum recontouring. Gum recontouring is simply the process of reshaping your gum line by removing the excess tissue from covering the front surface of your teeth. The process of gum recontouring, also called gum shaping or gum reshaping, can correct a gum line that is too low or that is uneven.

Gum recontouring does not change the shape of your teeth. If you are unhappy with the shape of your teeth, have large gaps between your teeth, have chipped teeth, or if your teeth are discolored, you may want to pair gum recontouring with dental bonding or tooth whitening.

Gum Recontouring Process

The process of gum recontouring is a simple and relatively short procedure. Gum recontouring often requires only one office visit. Some dental offices use the traditional incision technique to reshape gum lines, but at Woodlands Premier Dentistry, Houston cosmetic dentist Dr. Scott Young uses a soft tissue laser, which allows greater precision and symmetry in gum reshaping.

First, Dr. Young will discuss your aesthetic goals with you to ensure that gum recontouring will achieve what you desire and that your expectations are realistic. Then, using a soft-tissue laser, Dr. Young will remove the excess gum tissue, creating a more uniform or shorter gum line.

If you are uncertain whether gum recontouring can improve your smile, you should consider visiting our office for a comprehensive consultation, during which you can discuss your goals with Dr. Young, ask your questions, and express your concerns.

To learn more about gum recontouring, please contact our Houston cosmetic dentistry office today to schedule your initial consultation at Woodlands Premier Dentistry, serving The Woodlands, Houston, Spring, and the surrounding areas of Texas.

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