Laser Gum Contouring in Lilburn, GA

A great smile could be hidden by your gums. A "gummy" smile is caused by excessive gum tissue covering too much of your teeth, making the teeth look smaller than normal. MINT dentistry in Lilburn, GA is committed to helping our patients achieve a sexy smile with proactive care and modern treatments. Laser gum contouring is a cutting-edge technology that improves the shape of your gums by excising overgrown soft tissue and exposing more of the tooth for a stunning, balanced smile. Not only can gum contouring give you a more attractive smile, but it may also help your oral health by eliminating areas where bacteria get trapped, which can lead to gum disease. During a consultation at MINT dentistry, a board-certified professional can evaluate your teeth and gums to determine if laser gum contouring is right for you.

Laser gum contouring can offer both aesthetic and oral health benefits. You might be interested in cosmetic gum contouring at MINT dentistry if you'd like to improve the look of your smile by reducing the amount of gum tissue that appears when you smile. Gum contouring can also be a great way to create a more balanced smile if you have an uneven or a low gumline. This state-of-the-art cosmetic dentistry procedure can help treat chronic oral infections or gum disease caused by bacteria hiding in deep gum pockets. At your initial consultation, we will perform an exam and create a personalized plan for your treatment to fit your cosmetic and oral health goals.

We complete gum contouring with a laser at our state-of-the-art practice with a local anesthetic. Sedation dentistry is also available at MINT dentistry in Lilburn, GA to help with any fears or anxieties about dental treatments. Before the treatment, we will help you relax in one of our comfortable treatment chairs, and you can choose to watch your favorite television shows or listen to your favorite songs with a pair of Beats headphones. At the beginning of your treatment, we clean your gums and teeth, then dry them to remove excess moisture. Next, your doctor carefully uses the laser to eliminate overgrown tissue until a more balanced gumline is revealed. The laser seals the tissue so sutures are not required. When your gumline is even, we will rinse your teeth and gums so you can enjoy the final result. In most cases, laser gum contouring treatments only take one visit to complete.

Following your laser gum procedure, your dentist will explain instructions for your recovery. Your gum tissues may feel sore and swollen for a few days; however, patients can usually control these symptoms with over-the-counter pain analgesics. Keeping up with an oral hygiene routine each day, including thorough flossing and brushing techniques, can expedite the recovery process and help keep your soft tissues healthy. If you notice any concerns or questions, you should contact our staff immediately. Continue to schedule biannual dental cleanings at MINT dentistry so we can check your oral health and help keep your teeth sexy.

Since gum contouring is considered a dental cosmetic procedure, it is not typically covered by dental insurance policies. However, we will work to verify if you have any available benefits before the procedure. For out-of-pocket costs or if you don't have dental insurance, our office accepts many methods of payment. Our financial coordinator can go over estimates and provide information on medical financing to make it easier to fit your treatment into your budget. MINT dentistry is devoted to helping our patients in Lilburn, GA obtain the procedures they deserve and desire.

Laser gum contouring at MINT dentistry is an amazing procedure for several reasons. It can enhance the overall appearance of a "gummy" smile while also minimizing the risk of gingivitis (the first stage of gum disease). If you want to create a more confident smile or improve the health of your mouth, laser gum contouring may be a good choice for you. To get more information about gum contouring or other cosmetic dentistry procedures, reach out to our center in Lilburn, GA to schedule a consultation with a board-certified MINT dentistry professional.