Gum Recontouring – Little Rock, AR

Reshape Your Gums & Frame Your Smile Like a Masterpiece

Gum recontouring can reshape your smile Gum recontouring is a surgical procedure that reshapes and reduces excess gum tissue.

Do you have a “gummy” smile or teeth that appear too short or too stubby? While you cannot grow bigger teeth, the good news is that with gum recontouring, you can quickly remove excess gum tissue and reveal more of your existing tooth structure. This reduces the appearance of a gummy smile, all the while creating the appearance of more symmetry and balance to your face. Furthermore, the treatment has oral health benefits, too, including easier to care for teeth and gums, which could result in less cavities and a lower risk of gum disease.

Why choose Little Rock Family Dental Care for Gum Recontouring

  • Soft-tissue Laser Used for More Comfortable, Precise Treatment
  • Faster Healing than Traditional Surgery
  • Beautiful, Permanent Results

What is Gum Recontouring?

Gum recontouring is a surgical procedure that reshapes and reduces excess gum tissue.

Gum recontouring is a procedure that is done with a soft-tissue laser to remove excess gum tissue that may be causing the appearance of an overly gummy smile. Using a beam of concentrated light, the laser vaporizes the excess tissue, revealing more of your natural tooth structure. The heat generated from the light also helps kill oral bacteria and cauterize the tissue as it works. This often results in a faster, more comfortable recovery, and a lower risk of infection after treatment.

How Does Gum Recontouring Work? 

Gum recontouring uses a soft tissue laser to remove excess gum tissue and reveal more tooth structure

Gum recontouring works by using a beam of concentrated laser light to quickly vaporize excess gum tissue along the base of the tooth. This permanent treatment allows more of the natural tooth structure to be visible, creating the appearance of a broader smile. It is ideal for patients who have a “gummy” smile or feel their teeth are too short or stubby. Best of all, because the heat generated from the light is so hot, it cauterizes the gum tissue as it works, eliminating the need for stitches and vastly increasing the speed and comfort of the healing process.

The Benefits of Gum Recontouring

Gum recontouring can make it easier to care for your teeth and gums

Gum recontouring has many amazing benefits, including:

  • Reduces the “gummy” appearance of smiles with excess gum tissue.
  • It makes short or stubby teeth look larger.
  • Can be done in just one appointment.
  • Permanent results mean no need for repeat treatments.
  • Makes teeth and gums easier to keep clean.
  • Less gum tissue can lower your risk of periodontal disease.
  • Faster and more comfortable than traditional surgery with a scalpel.
  • No need for stitches or sutures.
  • Healing and recovery are much shorter and more comfortable than with traditional surgery.