Gum disease is a common dental health affliction that unfortunately can’t be cured. Luckily, it can be treated, and the sooner the better. Otherwise, gum recession can become an issue where your gums shrink up and expose your teeth to further infection. Another potential problem with your smile can be an excess of gingival tissues. If you are unhappy with your gums, your Skokie cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent A. Engelberg, will discuss the ways that gum contouring might help.
Realigning Gum Tissue
Gums that recede as a result of severe gum disease (periodontitis) can make your teeth appear larger and change the look of your smile. This may not be the desired aesthetic, and you might even find it embarrassing. When your gums become too receded, you could end up in need of a root canal procedure, or present with a serious infection called an abscess. Your Skokie cosmetic dentist can examine you to find out the degree of gum disease and determine a treatment plan. Controlling the bacterial infection is important so that you have a foundation for any cosmetic dental needs. A gum contouring procedure might be one option to add symmetry to your smile’s frame after damage from gum disease.
Dealing with a “Gummy” Smile
If you were born with an overabundance of gum tissue, you may be curious if there is anything that can be done. People with “gummy” smiles often have teeth that appear small; almost child-like. This can be a real source of insecurity. Fortunately, lasers can be utilized to gently remove gum tissue and reveal the parts of your teeth that will make your smile look attractive and full. Excess tissue can be removed in a precise way, and lasers actually close tissue as they remove it, so sutures are rarely necessary and healing time is fast.
Consult with your Skokie Cosmetic Dentist
If you are in need of any cosmetic dental work, schedule an appointment with your Skokie cosmetic dentist. You can reach our 60076 dentist office at 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.
