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Frequently Asked Gum Recontouring Questions

in Gulfport, Biloxi & Pascagoula, Mississippi

Who is a candidate for Gum Recontouring?

You are a candidate for gum recontouring if your smile shows a lot of your gums and your teeth look short, or if your gums are uneven. If your gums go too far down and cover too much of your tooth structure, gum recontouring may help. An experienced reconstructive dentist, such as Dr. Elenbaas can determine if gum recontouring or reshaping will help you.

What is gum recontouring?

Gum recontouring is a safe, comfortable treatment in which your reconstructive dentist will use a CO2 laser to gently reshape your gum line, sculpting your gums to frame your teeth for the best smile possible. The laser then immediately seals your gum tissue, promoting your comfortable, speedy recovery.

How does the CO2 laser work to recontour my gums?

The CO2 laser is very good at cutting through soft tissue like your gums without causing bleeding, and without disturbing hard surfaces such as your teeth. This makes it an excellent tool for reshaping your gums.

Why would I want to get gum recontouring?

Gum recontouring will give you a better-looking smile because your gums frame your smile. If the frame for your smile doesn't look good or cuts off part of the picture (your teeth), getting a bigger, better frame through gum recontouring can be the answer.

Does gum recontouring work well with other dental procedures?

Gum recontouring can be a stand-alone procedure, or can be combined with other treatments. Commonly gum recontouring is used in conjunction with porcelain veneers to give you a whole smile makeover.

If you would like to learn more about reconstructive dentistry in general, or gum recontouring in particular, please contact us today. We are happy to serve patients throughout the Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula, Mississippi area.