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Cosmetic Dentistry Proceedure of Laser Gum Recontouring

Perhaps you have been keeping your smiles under control for years because you don't want to show your discolored or uneven teeth.  Or maybe it's not your teeth that are the problem.  Maybe it's your gums.  Ideally, your gums should be a healthy, symmetrical framework for your smile, but for many people, swollen, red, or asymmetrical gums can diminish the attractiveness of your smile. 

Gummy smiles can be caused by a number of issues.  Some medications encourage the growth of surplus gum tissue as a side effect.  Some people suffer from a developmental problem in which the gums do not recede during puberty as they are supposed to.  For some people, the problem is not only a surplus of gum tissue, but also short teeth.  For these people, gum recontouring combined with porcelain veneers give the best results.

But you don't have to just endure with an unattractive smile.  Instead, laser gum recontouring can give you the most attractive gums possible.  This includes not only ensuring that your smile has the proper proportion of gum to tooth, but also makes sure that your gums are properly scalloped along your teeth, and maintain symmetry and balance.

Gum recontouring can also improve the health of your mouth.  Even and properly shaped gums are easier to clean than uneven gums.  Gums that are easier to clean are less likely to suffer from gum disease. Gum recontouring is generally performed with a diode laser. 
The benefits of using a laser for reshaping the gums include:

• They are nearly painless to use
• They are precise and can create the exact gum contour desired
• They are quick
• They cauterize as they cut leading to less blood and rinsing during the procedure
• They are effectively bactericidal, killing approximately 99.9 % of germs where used

For all these reasons, the use of a laser makes gum recontouring an easy, fast procedure. Don't endure your gummy smile any longer. Please contact The Art of Smilemaking to set up your complimentary consultation today.

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