We’ve been talking about cosmetic treatments we use to improve the appearance of your teeth, such as teeth whitening or porcelain veneers. But our team can also offer cosmetic treatments to treat issues with the appearance of your gums. In today’s blog, your North Hollywood, CA, dentist discusses our gum contouring procedure.

The Impact of a Gummy Smile

A gummy smile means that you display too much gingival tissue when you smile and laugh, which can alter the appearance of your smile and make you feel self-conscious. In fact, this could make your teeth appear short or uneven. A gummy smile may occur due to issues with the growth and development of your smile and key oral structures, or the eruption of your teeth. Others may experience this due to swelling related to periodontal disease. To get started, we will carefully examine your smile with advanced imaging technology, so we can make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy, so we can choose the best treatment option to restore health and beauty to your smile. With gum contouring, we can do so in only one visit!

The Contouring Process

The process is simple. Our team will carefully examine the smile and then mark the portions of your gums that need to be removed. We then employ laser dentistry to gently trim away these excess tissues and in the process, reshaping the gum line to ensure proper symmetry and a more attractive appearance. The procedure only takes one visit to complete, and you can unusually return to normal routines in 24 to 48 hours. You can obtain a more attractive smile in one sitting, and feel more confident as summer approaches!

The Benefits of Our Dental Lasers

Lasers can target the treated areas with precision, so your healthy tissues remain free of damage or injury. The lack of sutures and scalpels means the area heals quicker and you have less recovery time. There is also a reduced risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling afterward. In fact, the procedure is so comfortable that we rarely provide anesthesia for it! If you have any questions about how our team can contour your smile and offer stunning results in only one visit, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you smile with confidence and enjoy your best-looking smile!

Schedule a Visit for a Cosmetic Dental Treatment

Our team wants to help your smile look its best, often in only one visit. With cosmetic dentistry, we can offer treatment to improve the overall beauty of your smile, and address issues with oral health and bite function at the same time. To schedule a visit for our cosmetic treatments, give us a call at Modern Smiles in North Hollywood, CA at (818)763-9353.