Laser Gum Contouring in Louisville, KY

Overgrown gums can keep a beautiful smile hidden. A "gummy" smile is caused by excessive gum tissue covering too much of your teeth, causing the teeth to appear smaller than normal. MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY is dedicated to helping you reveal a more attractive smile with proactive care and cosmetic treatments. Laser gum contouring uses a cutting-edge technique to sculpt your gums by removing overdeveloped soft tissue and exposing more of the tooth for a stunning, balanced smile. In addition to giving you a more aesthetically appealing smile, it may also help your oral health by eliminating areas where bacteria often get caught, which can lead to the first stage of gum disease (gingivitis). During your initial consultation at MINT dentistry, a board-certified dentist can assess your oral health to determine if laser gum contouring may help your smile.

The appearance of your smile and your oral health can both benefit from gum contouring if you have a more "gummy" smile. You may be a candidate for gum sculpting at MINT dentistry if you want to improve the look of your smile by reducing the amount of gum tissue that appears when you smile. Gum contouring could also be an excellent way to achieve a more balanced smile if your gums are overdeveloped or uneven and sit too low on your enamel. This minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry procedure may reduce the risk of gingivitis and other chronic infections from bacteria hiding between the teeth and gums. Before recommending this procedure, the MINT dentistry team will perform a comprehensive exam and create a customized plan for your treatment that will optimize your oral health and smile.

Gum contouring is a modern cosmetic treatment performed with a local anesthetic in one of our pristine treatment rooms. At MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY, we also offer several methods of sedation dentistry to help with any anxiety or fears about getting a dental procedure. Before the procedure, your team will give you time to relax in one of our comfortable treatment chairs. You can listen to music through a pair of Beats headphones or watch a television show on a flat-screen. To begin, your gums and teeth will be cleaned and then dried to remove excess moisture. Then, a member of the MINT dentistry team will carefully use the laser handpiece to eliminate overgrown soft tissue until a more balanced gum line is revealed. The laser cauterizes the tissue for minimal bleeding during the procedure. When the desired amount of tissue has been removed and your gumline is even, your dentist will rinse your teeth and gums so you can enjoy your results. In most cases, it will only take one visit to complete your laser gum sculpting treatment.

Our team will provide detailed aftercare instructions at the end of your appointment. Your soft tissues may be inflamed and tender over the next several days; however, this can typically be relieved with over-the-counter pain reducers. Maintaining a routine oral hygiene routine at home, including thorough flossing and brushing habits, can expedite recovery and help keep your soft tissues in ideal health. If you have any concerns or questions, you should contact our facility immediately. You should continue to schedule annual dental exams and cleanings at MINT dentistry so we can monitor your oral health and help keep your smile looking spectacular.

Most insurance companies do not cover cosmetic treatments, like laser gum contouring, because they are considered elective procedures. For out-of-pocket costs or if you don't have dental insurance, we accept many methods of payment. We will give you estimates in your initial consultation, plus information on low-interest financing to help make your treatment more affordable. MINT dentistry is devoted to helping our patients in Louisville, KY get the dental care they need and want.

MINT dentistry offers gum contouring to improve the appearance of a "gummy" smile while also lowering your risk of developing periodontal disease. If you want to create a more confident smile or improve the health of your gums and teeth, you may be a good candidate for laser gum contouring. To learn more about gum sculpting treatments or additional cosmetic dentistry options, call our center in Louisville, KY to reserve an initial consultation with a board-certified MINT dentistry professional.