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Gum Recontouring

Serving Kanata, Stittsville and Ottawa, Ontario

Stittsville Laser Dentist

Many of our patients complain that they have a “gummy smile,” or a smile which seems to show more gum tissue than teeth. For these patients, we recommend gum recontouring, treatment which literally changes the shape of your gums where they meet your teeth.

Gum Recontouring 101

Patients who have never heard of gum recontouring are often surprised to know that cosmetic dentistry can change the shape not only of their teeth, but of their gums.

Gum recontouring has been available for many years, but the introduction of laser technology has made the process simpler, less painful, and it has created a faster recovery time. Many patients have little or no sensitivity only a day after they have undergone gum recontouring.

Procedure for Gum Recontouring

Ottawa cosmetic dentist Dr. Ami Barakat uses a Waterlase MD laser to excise the unwanted gum tissue and create your new gum line. You simply relax in a dental chair while the laser moves across the surface of your gum tissue. There is no direct physical contact from a blade and very little pain or swelling. The results are immediately visible and you can resume your day as usual after the procedure.

Dr. Barakat regularly includes gum recontouring with smile makeovers, since a properly shaped gum line can help showcase the beauty of a smile.

Gum Recontouring Uses

Gum recontouring is useful for more than just gummy smiles. You may be interested in gum recontouring if you have:

  • Uneven gum line
  • Short teeth
  • Excess gums between teeth
  • Crooked gum line
  • Gum line without arches

Many patients are unaware of how much laser gum recontouring has changed gum treatments. Lasers can remove unhealthy or excess gum tissue with no blade and little discomfort. However, it is important that your gums be healthy before they are reshaped. Dr. Barakat may recommend periodontal treatment or dental cleanings before evaluating your gum line. This will help ensure that your gum recontouring procedure has the best possible outcome.

Please contact our Ottawa cosmetic dentist today to learn more about gum recontouring and other gum treatments available to patients of Dentistry at Main, serving Ottawa, Stittsville, and Kanata, Ontario.