At the dental practice of Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS we see many patients who are unhappy with their smiles for various reasons. The overall look of your smile includes the gums, and even when a patient has healthy teeth and gums they may be dissatisfied with the overall appearance of their smile due to excess gum tissue or a lack of tissue. Gum contouring is a way to give any patient their best smile.
A lack of or excess of gum tissue can cause a smile to have the look of elongated teeth or a gummy smile. To create a balanced look between gum and tooth, a gum contouring procedure can include removing gum tissue, placing gum grafts, or both. Excess tissue is removed using a laser or scalpel tool. Soft tissue grafts are harvested from a healthy location in the patient’s mouth, and placed where gum tissue is lacking or has receded. The result is an even ratio of tooth to gums throughout the whole mouth. Don’t let your gums keep you from your best smile!
To learn more about gum contouring and all the services provided at the practice, visit www.lisbradleydds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS in Brentwood, TN, call 615-778-0810.
