Reshape Your Gums with Gum Contouring
Do your teeth look significantly longer or do you have a receding gum line? If your gum line is uneven, you might want to consider gum contouring. Walton Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry offers gum contouring in Greenwood to help enhance the look of your smile.
The Benefits of Cosmetic Gum Surgery
Your gum line can be reshaped using a cosmetic dentistry surgery called gum contouring, also known as gingival contouring. Our dentist, Dr. Walton uses this procedure to correct uneven or receding gum lines. Because it yields noticeable effects, gum contouring is one of the most used cosmetic treatments. It can help your smile appear more consistent and your teeth more proportionate.
Gum Contouring Treatment Process
Before the procedure, Dr. Walton will use a local anesthetic to numb your gums. He will use a laser to restructure your gums so that your gum line appears uniformly when the local anesthesia wears off.
He will cover your teeth with extra gum tissue if they look longer when you smile. It typically takes 1-2 hours to do a gum contouring operation. The length of the process depends on how many teeth require treatment.
It takes many hours for the effects of the local anesthetic to wear off. As it wears off, you’ll likely feel some mild soreness. To ease any pain, you might take over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
How Long to Recover from Surgery?
How long it takes you to recover after gum contouring surgery depends on how well your body heals itself and how many teeth need to be treated. Dr. Walton will explain what to anticipate in your specific situation. We will ask you to return in 8-12 weeks to check on your progress, determine whether you are happy with the outcome, and determine whether further treatments are required.
Moving large objects can induce bleeding and edema, so try to avoid this. Also be sure to take your meds as directed to speed up your recovery, and maintain a clean mouth as best you can. During the healing phase, brush and use mouthwash according to our instructions.
Finally, we advise consuming only soft meals while recuperating from the procedure. These include smoothies, cooked vegetables, noodles, eggs, and yogurt. Eating these foods over the first several days will speed up the healing process of your gums.
Enhance Your Smile with Gum Contouring
Gum contouring enhances the look of teeth by reshaping the gum line. It is frequently a great option for people who want to balance their smile. Dr. Walton can help you with gum contouring in Greenwood if you want to achieve the smile of your dreams.
Do you wish you had a bright, healthy smile? Visit Walton Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Greenwood, Indiana, to make that goal a reality. Contact us today to learn more about how our state-of-the-art facilities and dental services can improve your smile and oral health!