So many factors works together to have a perfect smile, including whiteness of teeth, teeth shapes, alignment and perfect combination of the gum’s length. In many cases, the height of the gums is too high that makes the teeth look lengthy or too low that makes the teeth look shorter. To enhance the cosmetic appearance, such patient may needs to undergo through gum contouring surgery in which your dentist set the proper length of the gums a way which get adjusted properly with the length of the teeth or say crown. According to patient’s condition, treatment like crown lengthening, pocket reduction or gum regeneration treatment apply to correct the gum line. As the ultimate goal of the treatment is to enhance the look of your smile, in many cases, it is counted under cosmetic dental treatment and not covered under dental insurance. You need to discuss with your dentist for precise information on cost and insurance options.
Possible Causes:
- Excessive gum recession due to general health issue or oral problem
- Genetic problems, condition like pregnancy or Menopause also cause genetic fluctuation
- As a side effect due to excessive use of certain drugs
- Any other kind of periodontal disease that directly impact on gum’s health
Treatments for Gum Reshaping:
When Teeth Look too Small:
In this situation, crown lengthening is applied in which your dentist use instruments or laser treatment which increase the length of your crown and pull the gum tissues back or adjust a way which makes your gum line looks perfect.
When Teeth Look Too Big:
As described before, gum recession caused by oral issues makes your teeth look longer; Gum regeneration procedure is required to cover the exposed tooth. Also known as pocket reduction procedure, which is necessary for good oral hygiene purpose as well or bacteria can grow in pocket, leading to further gum disease or loss of soft tissues or gum bone.
In any situation, treatment initiates by giving you local anesthesia, marking your gum line to have you an exact idea which part will be reduced or regenerated and finally, laser or scalpels is used to perform the surgery. In worst situation, when teeth supporting bone or gum tissues are damaged heavily, it is required to perform additional surgery like gum grafting for ensuring proper oral health.
Cost of the treatment solely depends on the condition, area of gums which needs the surgery and additional cost of surgery in worst situations.
Healing Process and Required Diet:
Once the surgery is performed, it may take few days to heal the gums completely and support of certain medicines are requires boosting the healing process.
If possible, avoid brushing or flossing on the area which has undergone through treatment for few days and use fluoride based mouthwash.
Avoid eating hard and spicy food or chewing with the teeth where surgery is performed. Ice-cream, cheese, non-sugary liquid or soups, pasta and any other kind of soft food should be included in diet for few days.
If you experience bleeding in gums, swelling or any kind of reaction surrounding gums, you need to consult your dentist immediately for avoiding further problems or medicine against it.
Cosmetic and Oral Benefits:
- Uneven, longer and shorter gums can be corrected for beautiful smile.
- When tooth are exposed due to recession, it becomes mandatory to undergo through pocket reduction surgery or it may cause serious periodontal disease leading to tooth loss.
- Correct position of gum line helps in maintaining oral hygiene with regular good habits like brushing and flossing.
Most Asked Questions:
Is it necessary to have this treatment?
As far as oral health is concern, having high gums isn’t issue other that cosmetic appearance. If it’s too low, there is a risk that the tooth may exposed further over the time and which may lead to periodontal disease which requires immediate consultation.
Whom to consult? Cosmetic dentist or Periodontist
If the purpose of gum Contouring is to enhance the appearance, consulting cosmetic dentist will be fine. But if you experience symptoms of any periodontal disease, it is recommended to consult with periodontist for evaluating the base of the problem and required periodontal treatment.
Does the cost of treatment is covered in insurance?
The cost of any cosmetic treatment isn’t covered under insurance. Hence, if any of the treatment is adapted due to bad oral hygiene or bacterial infection, it may get covered. Don’t forget to discuss about this with your dentist prior to treatment.
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