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Proven Methods to Eliminate Your Gummy Smile

Getting cosmetic dental work is done for more than just your teeth. The gums play an integral part in your overall mouth health.  If the gums don't look right, then neither do the teeth. The biggest problem is the appearance of a gummy smile. There are several methods that are designed to handle this dental problem.

Gingivoplasty  Gingivoplasty is the reshaping of gingiva that is deformed due to trauma or disease. Healthy gums are pink and smooth to the touch with flat, even surfaces. Deformed gums have clefts, craters or disproportionate areas of growth. 

When gums improve, it's easier to eat, speak, drink and smile. Gingivoplasty includes removing parts of the gums and reshaping this area using a knife or laser. This procedure allows the doctor to remove all traces of the periodontal disease, such as gum pockets. This allows patients to restore health in their mouths and improve their smiles altogether.

Osteoplasty 
Osteoplasty is the reshaping of the bone structure that supports the gums. The doctor removes visible parts of the bone and designs a new framework for the gingiva. The new growth of gums is smoother and more attractive than before. This process aids with chewing making it less painful. 

Gum Festooning Gum festooning is basically reshaping gums to its original state, or the way it should be if patient has gummy smile. A gummy smile means more gum exposure than teeth when patient smiles, here comes gum festooning procedure which is the removal of gums that covers up most of patient’s teeth. Gum festooning also performed on patients when they have enlarged gums because of certain drugs because of certain illnesses like high blood pressure, epilepsy, or cancer.

To fix a gummy smile, the three main procedures that dentists recommend are gingivoplasty to reshape gums, osteoplasty to reshape bone and gum festooning to remove bulgy tissue. In synergy, these services are designed to make any patient feel more confident when they smile and more likely to reveal their gums in public. Many no longer complain about the pain and inflammation that they felt before. Contact Upper Hunt Club Dental Centre to obtain a consultation and learn more about their gum-related treatments.

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