Gum Recontouring/Crown Lengthening – Covington, GA
Achieve a More Balanced Smile
Your gums have more of an impact on the appearance of your smile than you realize. An excessive amount of gum tissue can cover your teeth, making them look unusually short. To address this issue, our team can perform a cosmetic procedure known as gum recontouring, which is also sometimes referred to as crown lengthening. If you’re looking for a solution for your gummy smile, feel free to call Dean Dental Care and ask about gum recontouring in Covington.
Why Choose Dean Dental Care for Gum Recontouring/Crown Lengthening?
- Gentle, Precise Soft-Tissue Laser
- Dentist with Decades of Experience
- Team That Values Honest Communication
What is Gum Recontouring/Crown Lengthening?
The terms gum recontouring and crown lengthening both refer to a procedure where the gumline is carefully reshaped in order to create a more balanced smile. This typically involves carefully removing unnecessary gum tissue from specific parts of your mouth. By removing the unneeded tissue, we can expose more of your enamel, thereby making your teeth look longer. The procedure ultimately helps ensure that the gum tissue doesn’t draw attention away from the teeth when you show off your smile.
How Does Gum Recontouring/Crown Lengthening Work?
When you visit our office for gum recontouring or crown lengthening in Covington, we will perform the procedure with a state-of-the-art soft tissue dental laser. Using a highly concentrated beam of light, we will carefully remove excess gum tissue from predetermined areas. Oftentimes, we will be able to complete the procedure in just one appointment.
There are several reasons why we use a soft tissue laser for gum recontouring. For one thing, the precision of the laser makes it easier to ensure that only the targeted gum tissue is removed. Furthermore, the energy from the laser will immediately seal off exposed blood vessels; this keeps bleeding to a minimum and shortens the amount of time your mouth needs to heal. Finally, the energy from the laser can kill harmful bacteria in your mouth, which decreases the risk of an infection occurring after the procedure.
The Benefits of Gum Recontouring/Crown Lengthening
The most obvious benefit of gum recontouring is the impact it can have on your appearance. Making the teeth look more proportionate to the gums can significantly enhance your smile and give your confidence a boost.
On top of that, gum recontouring can have a positive impact on your oral health. The procedure can ultimately make it easier to properly clean the area around the gumline, which is essential for keeping gum disease at bay.
It’s worth noting that the effects of gum recontouring are typically permanent. This is because gum tissue does not grow back once it has been removed. You’ll therefore be able to enjoy your more balanced smile for a lifetime.