Laser gum sculpting, also known as laser gum contouring, is a simple, safe, and conservative procedure that Dr. Bussick often uses to correct cosmetic gum problems. Laser gum sculpting is often done to help balance an uneven smile created by an irregular gumline. Gummy smiles can also improve with gum sculpting.
Dr. Bussick’s experience and expertise with the laser allows him to precisely reshape and recontour the gumline of each tooth. This gentle procedure is virtually painless and gum tissues heal very quickly.
Uneven Gumlines and Gummy Smiles
Your gums frame your teeth. When the gumline sits higher on some teeth than on others, a smile can look uneven even when the teeth themselves are straight. When gum tissue covers more of each tooth than usual, teeth can look short and the smile can look gummy. Laser gum sculpting is often done to help balance an uneven smile created by an irregular gumline, and gummy smiles can also improve with gum sculpting.
Many people don’t think about their gumline until their teeth are straight. Once crowding and spacing are corrected, a difference in gum height between neighboring teeth can be easier to notice. At your consultation, Dr. Bussick can look at both your teeth and your gumline and tell you whether re-contouring makes sense for your smile.
How the Laser Procedure Works
Instead of a scalpel, a dental laser is used to gently reshape the edge of the gum tissue on the teeth that need it. Only the tissue that needs adjusting is treated, which is what makes it a conservative option.
Dr. Bussick performs the procedure himself, and his experience and expertise with the laser allow him to precisely reshape and recontour the gumline of each tooth. The goal is a gumline that looks even and natural across your whole smile. Because the procedure is gentle, it is virtually painless, and gum tissues heal very quickly. Dr. Bussick will explain what to expect for your smile and how to care for your gums while they heal.
Gum Re-Contouring and Orthodontic Treatment
Laser gum re-contouring works alongside orthodontic care. Braces and Invisalign move teeth into their ideal positions, and re-contouring refines the gumline that frames them. Patients may ask about it near the end of orthodontic treatment, once their teeth are straight, or as a stand-alone cosmetic improvement.
If you are still deciding how to straighten your teeth, Dr. Bussick offers braces with silver or clear brackets and Invisalign clear aligners as a Diamond Top 1% Invisalign provider. Adults are welcome at any age as long as their teeth and gums are healthy, and orthodontic treatment for adults can be planned with your gumline in mind.
Is Laser Gum Re-Contouring Right for You?
You may be a good candidate if an uneven gumline or a gummy smile bothers you when you look in the mirror or at photos. Healthy gums are the starting point for any cosmetic gum procedure, so Dr. Bussick will look at the health of your gums as well as their shape before recommending treatment.
The simplest way to find out is a free consultation at either Fort Wayne office. Your visit includes an exam with Dr. Bussick, x-rays and photos as needed, and a clear discussion of your options before anything begins. No referral is needed.
Planning and Payment
Treatment types and price vary by individual, so your cost is set after your exam. Payments can be spread out interest free over a period of months after a down payment, and we accept cash, checks, money orders, all credit and debit cards, and HSA/FSA cards. Our team will walk you through payment options at your visit.
Ready to ask about a more balanced smile? Call (260) 436-2255 or schedule a free consultation at our Southwest or North Fort Wayne office.
Laser Gum Re-Contouring Questions, Answered
This gentle procedure is virtually painless, and gum tissues heal very quickly afterward.
Laser gum sculpting is often done to help balance an uneven smile created by an irregular gumline. Gummy smiles can also improve with gum sculpting.
Dr. Bussick performs the procedure himself. His experience and expertise with the laser allow him to precisely reshape and recontour the gumline of each tooth.
It can be part of your overall smile plan. Braces and Invisalign straighten your teeth, and gum re-contouring balances the gumline around them. Dr. Bussick will recommend the right timing for your smile at your consultation.
Treatment types and price vary by individual, so your cost is set after your exam. Payments can be spread out interest free over a period of months after a down payment, and HSA/FSA cards are accepted.