Having a grin that’s too “gummy” can make you embarrassed to share it with the world, even if you have dazzling white teeth. But what if there was a way to change all that? Instead of hiding your happiness or avoiding interacting with others out of fear you’ll draw unwanted attention to your mouth, a gum recontouring procedure could help give you the balanced, beautiful smile you’ve been wanting. But don’t let misinformation you might have heard online scare you away from having a more balanced gum to tooth ratio. Here’s a closer look at five untrue myths and why you shouldn’t let them stop you from getting your most gorgeous, glowing grin yet!
It’s Harmful to Your Teeth
Naturally, you don’t want to undergo any dental procedure that would be dangerous to your smile, no matter how beautiful the results look. The good news is that gum recontouring won’t harm your teeth or gums – in fact, your dentist is skilled at performing this treatment and will only remove the minimum amount of tissue to get the results you want, so there’s very little risk to your stunning smirk!
It Hurts
You can rest assured that your dentist wants you to have the most comfortable treatment possible and will always numb your gums before beginning. Furthermore, because the procedure is performed with a safe, effective soft tissue laser, it uses concentrated light to vaporize your excess periodontal tissue, cauterizing it as it goes. This means that you likely won’t need sutures, will have a more comfortable healing process, and will even have a lower risk of developing an infection while healing, making this the most comfortable way to reshape your smile.
Your Gum Tissue Will Grow Back
Periodontal tissue removed during gum recontouring will not grow back, so you’ll likely never have to have your procedure redone!
It Has No Oral Health Benefits
While gum recontouring is considered a cosmetic dentistry treatment, the truth is that although it does make your smile appear bolder and more attractive, it also has oral health benefits, including easier oral hygiene. This means that following treatment, you can have healthier teeth and gums along with a lower risk of developing serious conditions like periodontal disease which could eventually lead to permanent tooth loss!
It’s Only for People with Excess Gum Tissue
Although gum recontouring is an ideal treatment for patients with excess gum tissue, there are many reasons why people choose it, including reshaping the gumline for a more even, balanced smile!
Remember, there’s plenty of misinformation out there about gum recontouring, but the truth is that this safe, effective, elective procedure can permanently remove excess gum tissue and reshape the gumline, revealing a healthier, more balanced smile that you’ll be proud to show off!
About Dr. Antoon
Dr. Sam Antoon earned his dental doctorate at the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine and opened his own practice a few years later. A proud, active member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and the Fourth District Dental Society, he’s pleased to still provide comfortable, high-quality oral health treatments like including gum recontouring. To learn more about this procedure and see if it’s right for you, schedule a consultation for cosmetic dentistry at Antoon Family Dentistry by visiting our website or calling us at 972-640-6229.