Laser Gum Contouring Temple Hills, MD

Overgrown gums can cover up even the brightest smile. A "gummy" smile refers to when your mouth has too much gum tissue and not enough visible enamel, causing the teeth to look short or stubby. MINT dentistry in Temple Hills, MD is committed to helping our patients achieve a more attractive smile with proactive care and cosmetic procedures. Laser gum contouring is a cutting-edge technique to sculpt your gums by removing overdeveloped soft tissue to reveal your sexy teeth. In addition to giving you a more attractive smile, a higher gumline can also help your dental health by removing places where debris and bacteria often get caught, which can lead to periodontal (gum) disease. During your initial consultation at MINT dentistry, a board-certified professional will assess your teeth and gums to determine if laser gum sculpting can help your smile.

Laser gum contouring is not just useful for aesthetic improvements, but it can also benefit your oral health. You could be a good candidate for gum contouring at MINT dentistry if you want to improve the look of your smile by reducing the amount of gum tissue that appears when you smile. Laser gum sculpting could also be an excellent way to achieve a more balanced smile if your gums appear too low or uneven. This state-of-the-art cosmetic dentistry treatment may be beneficial if you have problems with chronic oral infections or gum disease due to bacteria hiding beneath excess gum tissue. Before recommending this procedure, the MINT dentistry team will perform a thorough examination and then develop a personalized treatment plan to optimize your oral health and smile.

Our team performs laser gum contouring procedures in-office using a local anesthetic. MINT dentistry in Temple Hills, MD is also equipped to perform many types of sedation methods to help with any anxiety or fears about dental treatments. Before the treatment, we will give you time to settle into a massaging treatment chair. You are welcome to listen to music through a pair of Beats headphones or watch a television show on a flat-screen TV. To begin, we will clean your teeth and gums before drying them to remove excess moisture. Next, your doctor will carefully use the laser to remove excess gum tissue until a more balanced gum line is revealed. The heat from the laser seals the tissue, so there is usually no need for sutures. Once the desired amount of tissue has been removed and your gumline is even, we will rinse your mouth so you can see the final result. In most cases, laser gum contouring treatments only take one visit to complete.

Once the laser gum sculpting procedure is done, the MINT dentistry team will go over instructions to ensure a smooth recovery. Your soft tissues may feel sore and swollen for a few days, but this can generally be minimized with nonprescription pain medication. Sticking to an oral hygiene routine each day, including thorough flossing and brushing, can speed up the healing period and help keep your gums and teeth in good health. If you experience any complications, please contact our practice immediately. Continue to schedule biannual dental cleanings at MINT dentistry so that our team can check your progress and help keep your smile looking great.

Since it's often classified as a cosmetic procedure, laser gum contouring is usually not covered by dental insurance policies. However, we will check to see if any coverage is possible before the procedure. For out-of-pocket costs or if you don't have dental insurance, we accept several methods of payment. We can go over estimates during your initial consultation as well as information on financing to help make your treatment more affordable. MINT dentistry is devoted to helping our patients in Temple Hills, MD get the treatments and procedures they need and want.

Laser gum contouring at MINT dentistry has a lot of benefits, enhancing a "gummy" smile by removing excess gum tissue while also decreasing your risk of certain gum conditions, like periodontitis. Whether you'd like to create more confidence in your smile or improve the health of your gums and teeth, you may be a good candidate for laser gum contouring. To learn more about gum contouring or additional cosmetic dentistry options, call our office in Temple Hills, MD to schedule your consultation with a board-certified dentist.