The biggest reason patients seek to fix their gummy smiles is appearance. When you aren’t confident in your smile’s appearance, you’re less likely to show it and your self-confidence can suffer. However, there are practical oral health reasons for correcting a gummy smile, as well. For example, when your gums aren’t evenly spread over your teeth roots, they’re harder to keep clean of harmful oral bacteria and food particles. That means your risks of gum disease are more likely, as are your risks of losing teeth to the disease.
Traditionally, gum contouring has been a minor surgical procedure involving the careful trimming of your gums with the use of a scalpel. However, we can perform most gum contouring procedures using the advanced BIOLASE® Epic X laser. Compared to conventional surgery, the laser produces more precise (and therefore more esthetically pleasing) results, and the process is significantly more comfortable. Most patients don’t require sutures afterward, which means the healing process is also more comfortable and involves a much lower risk of infection.
With laser dentistry, you can finally fix your gummy smile in a comfortable and non-invasive manner. To learn more, schedule a consultation by calling Modern Smile in North Hollywood, CA, today at 818-763-9353. We also proudly serve patients who live in Burbank, Toluca Lake, and all surrounding communities.
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