Gum Contouring Treatment

Gum Contouring Treatment Andover, Hampshire UK

Gum contouring treatment alone is considered a cosmetic procedure. Most of the time it is not medically necessary. Most people have their gums reshaped to improve the appearance of their smile. However, some people undergo this surgery as part of other necessary periodontal procedures, such as crown lengthening, pocket reduction, and regenerative procedures. Receding gums leave the teeth exposed and vulnerable, while the occurrence of pockets between the teeth provide an ideal location for bacteria to accumulate. Periodontal gum reshaping removes these and seals the tissue to prevent future problems. Gum reshaping procedures not considered cosmetic also include adding gum tissue when recession has occurred and trimming overgrown tissue that has covered part of the tooth crown

Process of Gum Contouring Treatment Hampshire UK

Gum contouring is done at the Smile Circle clinic by expert Dentists. Completed in one visit in most cases, patient's remain awake during the procedure. Only the treatment area is given local anaesthesia. A soft tissue laser/scalpel is used to remove excess gum tissue and resculpt the gum line to expose more of the tooth. Sutures may be used to hold the gum tissue in place.

The length of the procedure will vary depending on the extent of the contouring and the amount of resculpting that’s required on a case to case basis. Generally, gum contouring treatment takes about 1 to 2 hours maximum.

Benefits with Gum Contouring Treatment Hampshire UK

Gum contouring treatment is a cosmetic procedure. Usually, individuals have their gums reshaped to improve the appearance of their smiles. However, some people undergo this surgery as part of other necessary periodontal procedures, such as crown lengthening, pocket reduction, and regenerative procedures. At Smile Circle we ensure that your experience is least painful and gets completed by skilled Dentists within a stipulated time frame.