Gum contouring in Nashua, NH
Gum contouring reshapes the gumline to create a more even, balanced smile. It can reduce a gummy smile, reveal more of short-looking teeth, and smooth out an uneven gumline.
Who may benefit
Your gums frame your teeth. When they cover too much of the tooth, your teeth can look short and your smile can look gummy. When they sit at different heights, your smile can look uneven even if your teeth are healthy. Gum contouring can help in both cases. It can also be part of a smile makeover with veneers or crowns, or prepare a tooth for a restoration. Good candidates have healthy gums, so we'll treat any gum disease first.
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How the procedure works
We plan your new gumline carefully, looking at your teeth, lips, and smile line. After the area is numbed, excess gum tissue is gently removed and reshaped. In many cases, we use a soft-tissue dental laser, which seals the tissue as it works, so there's less bleeding and often no stitches. If the bone sits too close to the edge of the teeth, a more involved procedure called crown lengthening may be recommended. We'll explain the difference.
Recovery and results
Most patients have mild tenderness for a few days and return to normal routines quickly. Eat soft, cool foods at first, and brush gently around the treated area. The gums usually heal within a couple of weeks, and you'll see the new shape right away, with results refining as healing finishes. When contouring removes extra tissue, the results are generally long-lasting, especially with good home care and regular checkups.
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115 Daniel Webster Hwy, Nashua, NH 03060
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