When you look in the mirror, how do you feel about your smile? A beautiful smile is important and our team understands this. We offer cosmetic treatments to address a number of common esthetic concerns, from stained teeth to uneven smiles. But how do you fix a “gummy smile”? If you display excessive gingival tissue, then we can correct the issue with gum contouring.
Try Our Gum Contouring Quiz
- True or False: “Gummy smiles” are related to periodontal disease.
- True or False: We use a radiosurgery unit instead of a scalpel.
- True or False: We can reshape the gums or remove excessive tissue.
- True or False: Recovery for the procedure is minimal.
Answer Key
- False. This cosmetic issue is not related to periodontal disease. A gummy smile may be the result of teeth erupting incorrectly, a hyperactive upper lip muscle, or issues with your upper jaw development. We will take all of these factors into account when examining your smile and deciding if you benefit from a gum contouring procedure.
- True. Using a radiosurgery unit allows the procedure to be performed with precision and accuracy. In addition, there is little bleeding or swelling afterward. The unit also significantly reduces the risk of infection occurring.
- True. The treatment allows the doctor to reshape the gum line or to remove excessive gingival tissue, changing your smile’s appearance. Your teeth will no longer appear small or uneven and you will no longer suffer from a gummy smile.
- True. Since the use of a radiosurgery unit reduces the chances of swelling or infection, and helps to cauterize the area treated, recovery time is minimal. We will of course provide detailed aftercare instructions. If you have any questions about gum contouring, then please contact our office today.
ABOUT YOUR ASTORIA, NY, DENTIST:
Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, a native New Yorker, has welcomed patients and families from in and around Astoria, NY (including Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and all surrounding communities) since opening his dental practice in 1991. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Leibowitz, call our office in Astoria today at 718-728-8320.
