Gum Recontouring Prosper
Creating the Perfect Frame for Your Teeth
Are you unhappy with your smile? You don’t have to just live with it. Gum recontouring can give you a brighter and more symmetrical appearance. Whether you want to reduce excess gum tissue or add extra gum tissue, our team at Wisdom Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is prepared to help you achieve your dream look. To learn more about gum recontouring in Prosper and how you can benefit from it, continue reading or give our office a call today.
Why Choose Wisdom Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for Gum Recontouring?
- Board Certified Periodontist (Gum Specialist)
- Exparel® Non-Opioid Pain Management
- Specialty Dental Office That Treats Patients Like Family
What Is Gum Recontouring?
Gum recontouring is a process in which your dentist reshapes the patient’s gums. Some patients may want to reduce excess gum tissue to make their pearly whites appear longer. Meanwhile, other people wish to add extra gum tissue to provide more coverage and reduce the amount of exposed enamel. Using a combination of these techniques, your dentist can make uneven gums look more symmetrical.
Benefits of Gum Recontouring
You’ll be happy to know that gum recontouring comes with several incredible benefits. Aside from improving the appearance of your smile, this treatment can change your life in ways you may not have considered. Some of these advantages include:
- Lower overall risk of a bacterial infection
- Reduced swelling and bleeding
- Less chance of tooth decay
- Decreased tooth sensitivity
- Boost of self-confidence
- An aesthetically enhanced grin
What Is the Gum Recontouring Treatment Process?
At Wisdom Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, our modern approach allows us to shape the outer edge of the gums quickly and painlessly. If you’re concerned about the treatment being painful, we can use a local anesthetic to ensure you’re completely comfortable.
Before starting the procedure, we’ll give you time to relax and administer sedation if desired. Then, we’ll clean your teeth and gums and dry them to remove excess moisture.
Once your gumline is even, we’ll rinse and clean your smile so you can enjoy your final results. The entire process can typically be completed in just one visit! At the end of your appointment, our team will discuss recovery instructions and prescribe antibiotics if there are concerns about an infection. Your mouth may feel sore and swollen for a while, but the discomfort should go away after a few days.
Gum Recontouring FAQs
Is Gum Recontouring Covered by Dental Insurance?
Dental insurance plans can vary significantly, so it is always best to check with your dental insurance provider to confirm your coverage. In most cases, gum recontouring is not covered by dental insurance. However, gum recontouring isn’t always just for cosmetic purposes. If your gum recontouring procedure is a necessary step in gum disease treatment, it is more likely that you will receive some coverage. To learn more about your dental insurance plan, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Is Gum Recontouring Painful?
This procedure is relatively minor. Your dental team will numb the area with a local anesthetic before your procedure begins, so you shouldn’t feel any discomfort. We also offer nitrous oxide sedation and IV sedation to help patients feel extra comfortable in the dental chair. Your dentist will carefully reshape your gumline to be proportionate with your teeth and contoured symmetrically. Typically, this takes about an hour to complete. After your procedure, you may experience some minor soreness, but this can typically be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
What Can I Eat After Gum Recontouring?
You need to make a few dietary adjustments following your gum recontouring procedure. Your gums will be particularly sensitive, and you need to avoid aggravating them so they can heal properly. This means that you need to be careful about which food items you enjoy. For the next two to three days, you should stick to soft foods, like yogurt, mashed potatoes, applesauce, and soup. Ultimately, you need to avoid chewing so no food debris gets lodged in the gum tissue as it heals.
Is Gum Recontouring Right for Me?
Gum recontouring is ideal for those who believe their gum tissue takes up too much of their smile. This procedure helps patients to achieve a smile that is more evenly balanced. Ultimately, this procedure is a personal choice. The best way to determine if gum recontouring is right for you is to schedule a consultation with us. This way, we can examine your smile and discuss your concerns. We will be able to let you know if you are a good candidate or if there is another treatment option we would recommend instead.
Does Gum Recontouring Improve Oral Health?
Most of the time, gum recontouring is completed for cosmetic reasons. However, it can have oral health benefits for some. This treatment can be particularly helpful for those with a history of gum disease. By removing excess gum tissue, you can avoid some of those harmful bacteria from getting trapped beneath the tissue, avoiding the development and worsening of gum disease.
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