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“I love my teeth and my smile. The work was done very softly and pleasant, and Dr. Gross and his team really cared and even worked on “odd” hours as I was a bit pushed for time leaving USA for Europe. Thank you Dr. Gross – Thank you Renee and the rest of the team – You are great!”
- Pernilla
Gum Contouring (Gum Lift)
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
There’s more to your smile than your teeth. When you stand at the mirror and smile, do you see more gums than teeth? Sometimes, there is nothing wrong with your teeth, but your gums may appear to be just too big when you smile. If so, you may have what dentists call a ‘gummy’ smile. When gum tissue overgrows the teeth and becomes far too noticeable, gum contouring is the solution. If you live in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach or Plantation, the dental professionals at SmilePerfect are standing by to give you the smile care you deserve.
For a gummy smile, the preferred treatment is gum contouring, a minimally invasive laser surgery procedure that quickly corrects excessive or uneven gums. Gum contouring uses the latest technology, the soft tissue laser, to gently remove and reshape your gums for a smile you won’t be able to stop showing off.
Laser surgery is a popular and effective treatment method because the laser:
- Vaporizes and seals extra gum tissue
- Eliminates cutting, bleeding or sutures
- Reduces infection by killing bacteria while also sealing the gums.
The procedure
The gum contouring procedure is quite straightforward. First, a local anesthetic is applied to the gums. A laser light trims away excess gum tissue. This lifts the gum line and exposes more tooth. The procedure is often performed on the front teeth only. Additional techniques, such as reducing the bone at the front of the tooth root to prevent re-growth of the gums, may be necessary. Accelerated orthodontic treatment and porcelain veneers or crowns may also be used for the very best outcome.
A thorough evaluation by your dentist is the only way to know which procedures are best for you. However, gum contouring is a modern and cost-effective technique that can quickly enhance your smile with a minimum of pain and inconvenience. The result is simply healthy, natural looking gums and a beautiful, confident new smile.
Questions About Gum Contouring
Our team at SmilePerfect is dedicated to providing you with the smile care you deserve. Do you hide your effervescent personality from the world behind uneven or excessive gums? If you weren’t born with a beautiful smile, let us help you achieve the smile of your dreams. Please contact us today for a private consultation about gum contouring with one of our highly trained cosmetic dentists. We have four conveniently located offices in Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale, Deerfield, and Plantation, Florida.
