Gum contouring,or gingivectomy,improves the look of your gums,your teeth,and your smile. Its used to reshape your gums as either a cosmetic procedure or for health reasons.
There are a few reasons people opt to have gums cosmetically contoured:
Whether youre interested in gum contouring for cosmetic or oral health reasons,the procedures are the same. When exposing more of the tooth and evening out gumlines,Dr. Frahm recontours the gumline to create a more attractive smile. To correct a receding gumline,tissue is added to your gums.
Gum reshaping is done with a diode laser to sculpt your gums into the desired shape. From a holistic dentistry standpoint,lasers are considerably more favorable to a patients overall well-being. They are less invasive and result in minimal downtime and less discomfort than procedures using scalpels.
Dr. Frahm performs laser gum contouring for a few important reasons:
If your gums rest too low or too high on your teeth and you would like to permanently improve your smile,you may be a candidate for gum contouring treatment! Interested in learning more? Click the link below! We look forward to helping you on your journey to a brighter,healthier smile!