What You Should Know About Gum Contouring

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It’s common to have excess gum tissue that can make your teeth look short and unbalanced. Laser gum contouring in Bradenton, FL, can reshape those gums. It is a simple and effective way to give you the smile you have always wanted.

What Is Gum Contouring?

Gum contouring is a cosmetic dental procedure that reshapes your gum line. The goal is to give you a more appealing smile by creating balance between the gum tissue and your teeth. The results are typically permanent.

How Is Gum Contouring Done?

There are two methods that dentists can use for gum contouring. There is the old-school method of removing excess tissue using a scalpel. While effective, gum surgery like this can open you up to infection and bleeding.

The more modern approach we take is to use our dental laser in Bradenton, FL. The laser beam enables us to vaporize excess tissue, allowing for a clean and precise sculpting of the gum line.

What Are the Benefits of Laser Gum Contouring?

Both forms of gum contouring are effective, but there are distinctive benefits to using a laser, such as:

  • Precision – The laser beam is easier to control than a scalpel blade, so the cuts are more precise.
  • Less bleeding – The heat from the laser seals the blood vessels to reduce bleeding.
  • No stitches – Since the laser closes the blood vessels, there is typically no need for stitches.
  • Faster healing – There is less trauma to the tissue with the laser, which means less swelling and pain, plus a speedier recovery time.
  • Less risk of infection – The sterilization that comes with laser treatments means less risk of infection.

Gum Contouring in Bradenton, FL.

Call today to schedule a consultation with our dentist in Bradenton, FL. We can help you decide which form of gum contouring is the best choice for you.