Introduction
Well-contoured, healthy, pink gum tissue frames and compliments the teeth. The teeth look beautiful when well framed by the gum. This also produces a beautiful smile. Some people are born with gum tissue which is unsymmetrical. Infection causes the gum tissue to be swollen and red. Such gum makes otherwise beautiful teeth look ugly. Gum lift, gum recontouring and gum reshaping are surgical procedures performed to make the gum tissue symmetrical and well-contoured. Gum disease treatment is also done during the procedure. Cosmetic gum lift and contouring are remarkably simple procedures that make a tremendous improvement to the beauty of the smile.
Unhealthy Gums
The procedure begins with gum disease treatment. The treatment stops inflammation and makes the tissue pink and tight. The dentist in Essex evaluates gum tissue contours. An attractive smile shows beautiful teeth and gum tissue which is symmetrically draped on each tooth. Gum tissue edge, also known as gingival margins, should appear horizontal along the two canines and two front teeth. The gingival margin at the two lateral incisors, teeth next to the front ones, should be placed at about 1 to 1 1/2 mm lower than at the other teeth.
Gum Contours
Unsymmetrical gum tissue is a common problem. The gingival margins are at different positions along the teeth. It could be higher on one front tooth than on the other creating the impression of one tooth being longer than the other. Another unsymmetrical case occurs when the gingival margins are at the same height in all the teeth or when it is too low making the teeth appear too short. The smile would show too much gum.
Gum Lift
This is a surgical procedure performed to raise gingival margins that appear to be too low. It gives the gum tissue a more esthetically attractive appearance. The procedure is referred to as simple cosmetic gum lift. It is performed using a laser and topical anesthetic. The gum tissue heals very fast and very little discomfort is experienced.
Gum Reshaping
Where a simple gum lift cannot correct the problem gum reshaping is performed. It involves reducing the bone in front of the root. Dentist in Essex performs it to place the gingival margins at about 3 mm from the end of the bone. If the gum is lifted without reducing the bone it will grow back to the original position. Gum reshaping is more invasive but relatively comfortable if properly done.
For pain free dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry give our Dentist Essex a call. Perfect Smile Spa is a cosmetic dentistry clinic situated in Hornchurch Essex.
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