A cosmetic dentistry procedure that also addresses overall dental health concerns is cosmetic gum surgery. To have a perfect smile, it's not just the appearance of your teeth that should be considered. You also need to have healthy gums that appear proportionate to your teeth.
Your gums give shape to the overall appearance of your teeth. They frame the top and bottom of your teeth and are a big factor to how your smile looks. Due to poor hygiene, natural teeth and gum structure, aging, and unfortunate incidents, your gums can have either of two problems - a gummy smile or a long-in-the-tooth smile. Cosmetic gum surgery is the ideal answer to either of these troubles.
A gummy smile means your teeth appear too small. Today's surgery uses laser to remove the excess gum tissue that gives you that generously gummy grin, so you'll have more of your teeth exposed.
A long-in-the-tooth smile, meanwhile, is the opposite. In some people, aging causes their gums to recede significantly that they'd appear to have teeth that are too big or too long. If this is your problem, grafting will be done so that more gum tissue can be added to your gum line, making your teeth and gums have a more balanced appearance.
But aside from these two common aesthetic the problems remedied by cosmetic gum surgery, the said treatment can also save your teeth and gums and help them function better. A cosmetic dentist also performs this surgery to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Having too much teeth exposed than the usual can result to extra sensitivity of your teeth. When you eat or drink too cold or too hot items, your teeth would feel some pain or discomfort.
Your gum line will also be too open for dirt, stains and plaque. Gums that have receded also mean less gum and bone tissue to support for your teeth. Teeth can easily become loose and would fall off easily. You'd also have an unstable bite. Cosmetic gum surgery helps eliminate these conditions.
While this treatment is now commonly offered and usually employs safe and accurate techniques and equipment, you need to consult a cosmetic dentist who's respected and experienced in this field. After all, it is still surgery, even though less invasive than the old procedures. Choose very well the dental professional that you'll go to for this treatment. Make sure that you're examined well and that you understand well what's going to happen before you undergo the procedure.
No comments:
Post a Comment