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Gum Recontouring

Serving Greater Southern Maine and the New Hampshire Seacoast.

When dreaming of your perfect smile, we hope you envision perfect gums, too. Gum recontouring is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that many people are not even aware exists. Just as evenly spaced, white teeth are considered attractive, precise gum measurements and symmetrical gum shaping also play a role in a beautiful smile. If you have unevenly spaced gums, gum recontouring by our dentists can give you a balanced smile with a safe and affordable laser reshaping technique.

This minimally-invasive procedure involves a State of the Art laser wand, which your dentist uses to gently remove excess gum tissue. Targeted laser light is directed at problem areas to remove gum tissue in a clean, pain-free procedure with no bleeding. The tissue is vaporized and sealed, with no need for cutting or sutures. This method is also preferable to the traditional surgical method because the laser light kills bacteria, reducing your chances for infection.

How Laser Recontouring Works

The laser gum reshaping procedure is often performed on the front teeth only, since they are the ones most visible. First, a local anesthetic is applied to the gums. A laser light trims away excess gum tissue. This lifts the gum line and exposes more of the tooth. Depending on your needs, the dentist may suggest additional treatments to enhance your results, such as accelerated orthodontic treatment, tooth whitening, or porcelain veneers.

Find Out if You Are a Candidate

If you would like to learn more about laser gum recontouring, our skilled dentists have all the answers. When you visit us for a smile evaluation, we will take gum measurements, show you before and after photos, and let you know if this treatment will give you optimal results. In just a few short visits, you could have a rejuvenated, more attractive smile that you will be proud to show off.

Discover how easy it is to get a great smile. Our Kennebunk Center for Dentistry team are here to help you improve your smile with ease and affordability. Please call or e-mail us at Kennebunk Center for Dentistry to schedule your gum recontouring consultation.