GUM CONTOURING

At our downtown Vancouver dental office, Bay Dental, we understand that the teeth and gums are a major part of a stunning smile! The way the gums frame the teeth plays a large function in the total balance and appeal of a smile. A beautiful smile isn’t simply about the appearance of the teeth.

Some individuals have too much gum tissue (known as a “gummy” smile), or their gums may be irregular (known as an “uneven” smile). In any case, gum contouring can make a huge difference. Gummy smiles typically develop due to an overgrowth of gum tissue, which dominates the mouth, making the teeth seem almost secondary in appearance. This can occur for many different reasons, but typically happens because of our genetics or due to certain illnesses or medications. Uneven smiles can happen because of the shape irregular gums along with crooked teeth.

Gum contouring improves overgrown or misshapen gums. This treatment might be performed in our office with a soft tissue laser or other precise dental appliances. Our Vancouver dental professionals use the most effective anesthetics and topical numbing agents, so you won’t have to stress over your comfort during this dental procedure.

When the procedure is complete, you’ll be left not with the appearance of an overgrown gum line, but with a healthy-looking, well-proportioned smile. For the majority of patients, the procedure takes just a few minutes, and provides very little discomfort.

The accuracy of our professional dental team at Bay Dental means that surrounding tissues are left unblemished, and the impacted areas are dealt with in a more refined and reliable way. This enables all of our gum contouring patients to experience less postoperative discomfort and recuperate as fast as possible.

During a typical gum contouring treatment, there is a small amount of blood loss as a result of the sensitive nature of the soft tissues of the gums, but don’t worry. You’ll heal quite quickly and be back to your normal schedule in no time.

If you’re interested in gum contouring, please contact Bay Dental today and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have, or schedule a consultation or appointment at your convenience. We look forward to hearing from you!