Get Rid of Your Gummy Smile — Discover the Benefits of Gum Recontouring

When you smile, are your teeth the star of the show, or do your gums try to steal the spotlight? If more than a few millimeters of gum tissue are visible, you have what is known as a “gummy smile.” The good news is that this issue can be corrected with the help of a cosmetic dentist. After a thorough consultation, Dr. Makadia and our team at Sunrise Dental Service in Bohemia may recommend that you undergo a minimally invasive procedure known as gum recontouring. Continue reading below to learn more about this service and its benefits.

What Is Gum Recontouring?

Gum recontouring is a cosmetic dental procedure that reshapes and sculpts the gumline to create a balanced and attractive smile. During this treatment, Dr. Makadia uses a soft tissue laser to carefully remove excess gum tissue and reveal more of your natural teeth. This results in a more harmonious, more proportionate appearance.

You may be an excellent candidate for this service if you feel self-conscious about a smile where your gums appear prominent, your teeth look shorter than you would like, or your gumline is uneven.

Benefits of Gum Recontouring

Gum recontouring has the potential to deliver a number of outstanding benefits:

• Aesthetic improvements: You can achieve a more proportionate smile by reducing excessive gum tissue.
• Open the way for additional cosmetic services: Gum recontouring can make you a better candidate for veneers and other cosmetic treatments.
• Health advantages: Reshaped gums can help reduce pockets where bacteria may accumulate, which supports better oral health and lowers your risk of gum disease.
• Confidence boost: After gum recontouring, many patients report feeling more comfortable and self-assured when they smile, speak, or take photos.
• Customized results: We tailor the procedure to the unique needs of each patient, so your smile looks natural and suits your facial features.
• Quick recovery: Most patients return to their regular activities within a day or two. This is because the laser is incredibly precise and minimizes bleeding and tissue damage.
• Permanent results: Once your excess gum tissue is gone, it should never grow back.

At Sunrise Dental Service on Long Island, we believe everyone deserves to love their smile. If you are interested in learning whether gum recontouring is right for you, we invite you to schedule a consultation with our team.

Meet Dr. Makadia

Dr. Makadia has spent more than 30 years practicing dentistry. He enjoys both the art and science of his profession, and he has completed extensive continuing education in areas like cosmetic dentistry and the use of dental lasers. If you are ready to discover what gum recontouring could do for you, contact our team at 631-567-5566.