Gum contouring, also known as gum reshaping or gingival sculpting, is a dental procedure that reshapes your gumline. It's often used to improve the appearance of your smile by addressing concerns like: • Gummy smile: This is when excess gum tissue covers too much of the teeth, making them appear short. • Uneven gumline: Some people have gums that are uneven, with some areas higher than others. Gum contouring can be done for cosmetic reasons, but there can also be times when it's necessary for oral health. For instance, your dentist might recommend it as part of treating gum disease. Here's a breakdown of the procedure: • Typically performed by a periodontist: This is a dentist who specializes in the gums and bones supporting the teeth. • In-office procedure: Gum contouring is usually done in a dentist's office and takes about 1 to 2 hours. • How it's done: There are different ways to perform gum contouring, depending on the desired outcome. Lasers, scalpels, or electric instruments might be used to remove or reshape the gum tissue. Remember, while gum contouring can improve your smile, it's a surgical procedure with potential risks and side effects. Be sure to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.
At Avocabo Dental & Orthodontics, we use the latest in dental techniques to ensure minimal discomfort and the best possible outcome for your exposure and bonding treatment. Our gentle approach ensures that even if your tooth is impacted or hard to reach, we can make it visible and functional again.
If your tooth is impacted, we can expose it and use bonding or other methods to bring it into alignment.
Recovery time varies, but most patients experience minimal discomfort and are able to resume normal activities within a few days.
Exposure and bonding are often recommended for patients, usually adolescents or young adults, whose teeth have failed to emerge naturally due to being blocked by other teeth, dense bone, or excessive soft tissue. Bo Kwok, DMD & Camy Kwok, DMD, MBA evaluate each case at our Las Vegas facility to determine the precise approach needed, ensuring the procedure is tailored to the individual’s dental anatomy and orthodontic requirements.
"We’re very pleased with Dr. Kwok’s care for our daughter. From the initial consult, Dr. Kwok explained the treatment plan clearly, answered our questions, and kept us informed about progress and milestones. The whole team is friendly, gentle, and efficient, and the results so far have been excellent. Highly recommended for thoughtful, child-friendly orthodontic care."
