Gum Tissue Contouring - Gum Contouring

Gum Tissue Contouring

Gum tissue contouring can also be known as gum recontouring or gum tissue shaping or a gum lift. This is a wonderful cosmetic dentistry procedure but it is one that is often overlooked by patients. This is because few people really think about the impact the gums have on a smile. The gum line and amount of gum tissue that is seen can have a more significant impact than people realize. Your gum line adds shape to your teeth. If the gums cover too much of the teeth the teeth will look short and stunted. Reshaping the gum line can make the teeth much more beautiful.

Gum tissue contouring is also useful because many people simply have too much gum tissue in their mouths, and an overly gummy smile is generally not considered to be the best. When you smile you want to show of your beautiful white teeth and gum contouring can help achieve that. Many patients who have had this procedure have been shocked at the difference the procedure can make. The best thing about gum recontouring is that it is a relatively fast and easy procedure.

Cosmetic gum tissue contouring uses gingivectomy and gingivoplasty procedures to create a more aesthetically pleasing gum line and smile. A gingivectomy only involves excess gum removal and can often be performed if there is a small excess of gum tissue. However, with a bigger problem, the gum tissue still looks bulky and too thick after the gingivectomy procedure. Healthy gums appear thin and thicken as they move away from the teeth. Gingivoplasty is the procedure used to thin gum tissues that are too thick.