Gum Contouring
Gum contouring surgery is performed if your gums sit too low or too high on your teeth and you are not satisfied with the appearance of your smile.
Too-low gums that partially wrap your teeth can make your teeth look small. This could be a result of heredity, a certain medical condition, or using specific prescription medications.
Too-high gums are often caused by gum recession in which gum tissue pulls back from a tooth and exposes the tooth’s root, giving your teeth a lengthy appearance.
Gum contouring alone is considered a cosmetic procedure, to enhance the appearance of a smile. But some people have essential periodontal surgeries like crown lengthening, pocket reduction, and regenerative procedures, which include gum contouring surgery.
The procedure:
The gum contouring operation is carried out by dentists using a soft tissue trimmer, scalpels, lasers, and radiosurgery. To numb the area, a local anesthetic may be used. Some dentists marked the new gum line with a pen, in this way, you can see exactly how much gum will be removed. To achieve the greatest long-term outcomes, it may occasionally be necessary to remove bone from the tooth’s front root during gum contouring.
What do you have to do during the recovery period?
- To reduce discomfort, take painkiller as Panadol, or Advil. Don’t use Aspirin since it may induce bleeding.
- For the first several days following the procedure, eat soft, cold meals, and avoid hard & spicy foods till your gums are fully healed.
- Consult your dentist for advice on when and how to brush your teeth during the healing period.
