Sometimes people have a very gummy smile and I use it to get rid of that gum. We have to look at where your bone level around your teeth are and see how much room we have. A lot of times though when you have a gummy smile, it’s just a little too much gum that’s stayed there from when they erupted, and it’s a trim with the laser. Yeah, you have to be a little numb with it. We’re really good at getting you numb without any stress. You’ve been stressed out or worried or anything, we work up our plan and we take off what we need to do. A lot of times it’s just contouring the gum like we contour teeth to get what’s off and you already have enamel there and, you know, giving you that beautiful smile without veneers and just by trimming your gingiva to a great smile level and giving you the look that was always there, you just had a little too much tissue. The laser, the use of the lasers we use them for a lot of procedures I do, and the hygienists use them with hygiene. It gives us options and where we used to, years and years ago, use electrosurge the tissue stays where we leave it. We don’t have tissue moving so we have our plan and diagram to where we’re going to go to and we take it to there and weeks later it’s still there where we wanted it to be. It holds position.
Reveal a Beautiful Smile Thanks to Cosmetic Gum Surgery in Paducah
Many people assume cosmetic dentistry focuses solely on your teeth. However, having an attractive gumline can also help make your smile more appealing. That’s why we offer cosmetic gum surgery in Paducah. This treatment can:
- Give you a more visually pleasing gumline
- Prepare your teeth for dental veneers or crowns
- Combine with other treatments for an overall makeover
- Restore your confidence in your appearance
- Make your smile look more attractive in photos
Call 270-818-8388 for an appointment.
You’ll Love How Your Smile Looks
Dr. Hay cares about his patients and their dental care experience. If you need a cosmetic gum surgery procedure, he will use the latest dental technology to give you stress-free and relatively painless treatment. For example, a laser will reshape your gumline in a minimally invasive way that also helps with the healing process. No incisions or stitching are involved.
There are numerous reasons you may need cosmetic gum surgery:
- Replenish Your Gumline – If you have experienced a receding gumline, Dr. Hay can perform a gum graft to replenish your smile. He will use tissue from your own mouth or from a donor. You’ll love having a healthier and more attractive smile. It will also help avoid tooth loss and other dental problems.
- Create an Even Smile – You want people to notice your teeth, not your gumline. If your gums are uneven or too visible, Dr. Hay will use a laser to even out your gumline or give you a more toothy smile. You’ll barely feel a thing.
- Lengthen Your Teeth – If your teeth are too short for veneers or crowns, we may need to remove some gum tissue to make more room for the restorations. Rest assured, Dr. Hay will only remove what’s absolutely necessary for your smile. Again, a gentle laser can be used.
There’s no reason to feel anxious about your procedure. We use a comfortable local anesthetic that numbs your mouth. We can have an anesthesiologist come in to administer deep sedation, if desired.
Call 270-818-8388 for cosmetic gum surgery in Paducah.
Cosmetic gum surgery is a cosmetic treatment that can restore your gumline and balance your teeth-to-gum ratio. If you have a “gummy” smile, we can use a special dental laser to gently remove excess gum tissue and make your smile more beautiful. Treatment is quick and painless. One appointment is usually all that’s needed.
Each patient is unique and every case is different, so it is hard to give an exact price for your procedure. We encourage you to come into our office for a consultation, so we can examine you and develop a treatment plan. Then we will be able to give you a price on your treatment, and you’ll have the information you need to make a good decision.
Laser cosmetic gum surgery involves using a low-power dental laser to remove excess gum tissue and shape your gums to make them more attractive. The laser removes the tissue and seals your gums all at the same time, without cutting, scalpels, or stitches. It’s an innovative way for you to get a more beautiful smile without any discomfort.