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Gum Recontouring

Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, Oakleaf, Orange Park

Your gums can be just as important as your teeth when it comes to the look of your smile. It can be both a cosmetic issue and a health issue. A gummy smile can make your teeth look too small or short, putting your smile out of balance; and decay can spread from the teeth to the gums, in a condition called gingivitis – the first stage of gum disease. Dr. Blankenship can address both issues:

Gum recontouring will reveal the beauty of your teeth; and
The same soft tissue laser can treat inflammation and relieve the pain of puffy gums.

Laser Gum Recontouring

The use of lasers has revolutionized gum recontouring by turning a previously painful surgery into a safe, routine procedure. When gum recontouring was performed using a scalpel there was excessive bleeding, pain, swelling, a risk of infection, and a longer recovery. That is now in the past.

Dr. Blankenship uses a soft tissue laser to reshape your gums. The laser kills bacteria and seals the tissue as it goes, reducing risk of infection. It is very precise work yielding beautiful results. There is less trauma to the gum tissue so that swelling and recovery time are minimized.

Gum Recontouring for Beauty

A gummy smile is like a mask hiding your beautiful smile. Your natural teeth and hidden behind excessive gum tissue or an uneven gum line. If the gums are uneven your teeth can appear crooked, misshapen, or mismatched. A gummy smile can make your teeth appear too short. Both problems can give the illusion of:

Poor hygiene
Poor dental health
Poor overall health
An age beyond your actual years

Gum recontouring will give you an even gum line and let the natural beauty of your teeth show. For some patients, gum recontouring is all that is needed for a beautiful smile. It can also be combined with other solutions, such as porcelain veneers, or part of a smile makeover.

Gum Recontouring for Health

Puffy gums are inflamed by the presence of bacteria and their excretions. They can be painful, constantly irritated by pressure and rubbing. Gum recontouring can stop the irritation and pain by removing the decay and bacteria and stimulating growth of healthy tissue.

Your gums tell a story about your health, your age, and your hygiene, even if that story is not always true. Gum recontouring can give you a more youthful, healthy-looking smile.

If you are unhappy with a gummy smile or experiencing gum pain, please contact our Ponte Vedra and Oakleaf, Jacksonville, Florida office to schedule your complimentary cosmetic dentistry consultation. Improved dental health and beauty are just a phone call away.