{"id":695,"date":"2026-08-21T13:35:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T13:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=695"},"modified":"2026-09-08T13:37:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T13:37:43","slug":"5-myths-about-gum-recontouring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/5-myths-about-gum-recontouring\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Misleading Myths About Gum Recontouring"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Having a grin that\u2019s too \u201cgummy\u201d 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\u2019ll draw unwanted attention to your mouth, a gum recontouring<\/a> procedure could help give you the balanced, beautiful smile you\u2019ve been wanting. But don\u2019t let misinformation you might have heard online scare you away from having a more balanced gum to tooth ratio. Here\u2019s a closer look at five untrue myths and why you shouldn\u2019t let them stop you from getting your most gorgeous, glowing grin yet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s Harmful to Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, you don\u2019t 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\u2019t harm your teeth or gums \u2013 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\u2019s very little risk to your stunning smirk!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It Hurts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Gum Tissue Will Grow Back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Periodontal tissue removed during gum recontouring will not grow back, so you\u2019ll likely never have to have your procedure redone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It Has No Oral Health Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s Only for People with Excess Gum Tissue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, there\u2019s 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\u2019ll be proud to show off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Dr. Antoon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Sam Antoon<\/a> 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\u2019s pleased to still provide comfortable, high-quality oral health treatments like including gum recontouring. To learn more about this procedure and see if it\u2019s right for you, schedule a consultation for cosmetic dentistry at Antoon Family Dentistry by visiting our website<\/a> or calling us at 972-640-6229.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Having a grin that\u2019s too \u201cgummy\u201d 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\u2019ll draw unwanted attention to your mouth, a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-695","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/695","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=695"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/695\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":697,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/695\/revisions\/697"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=695"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=695"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=695"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}