We all love to see straight, white teeth. But the shape of the gums affects how well we see those teeth. The gums are like the frame around a picture, which should present it without distracting from it.
Our patients at Robison Family Dental are loving the results we’re getting with laser dentistry. With lasers, we can perform some procedures painlessly, with no stitches, faster than ever. One procedure we can perform is gum contouring: reshaping the gums to make the teeth look more appealing.
How Does Laser Gum Contouring Work?
Lasers are especially amazing for shaping the gums. We use them to remove excess gum tissue, get rid of bacteria, and reshape crooked, uneven gums. Imagine using light to sculpt a new gumline!
In traditional gum reshaping, a dentist uses surgical tools to cut the gums. But with a laser, a highly focused beam of light, Dr Robison can clear away extra tissue without touching it.
Plus, the gentle heat from the laser closes blood vessels as it goes so that there’s almost no bleeding—no gauze required!
What Are the Benefits of Laser Dentistry?
By using a laser instead of more traditional tools, Dr. Robison gives you some surprising advantages, including:
- Tooth Protection: There’s no chance of damaging your teeth.
- Infection Prevention: The heat of the laser kills bacteria, reducing the risk of infection.
- Pain Reduction: Lasers cause little pain—none at all in certain procedures.
- Tissue Regeneration: Lasers stimulate gum tissues to grow in a healthy way.
- Stitch Reduction: Few or no stitches are needed after a laser procedure.
- Recovery Acceleration: Patients recover more quickly afterward.
Some patients also are glad that no tools have to touch their gums or teeth. The laser is just light, so they feel no pressure on their teeth or gums.
What Happens During a Laser Gum Contouring Appointment?
You’ll show up at our office in West Jordan and be greeted by friendly and family-oriented team members. Expect the procedure to take one to two hours, just to be sure you have space in your schedule.
The basic steps of the procedure include:
- Applying a Local Anesthetic: We use a local anesthetic to prevent any discomfort in your gums.
- Contouring: With a dental laser, Dr. Robison will take off extra gum tissue, creating a great-looking new gum line.
- Healing: After the procedure, you’ll go home with specific instructions on how to care for your gums.
The dental laser gives Dr. Robison amazing precision. He can target exactly the gum tissue he wants to remove, even better than he can with a more rudimentary tool.
The laser also helps prevent bleeding during the procedure, so the team doesn’t have to use much gauze or suction to clean the area—much more comfortable for you. In fact, our patients feel less pain and experience faster recoveries when we use the dental laser.
What Services Are Enhanced With a Dental Laser?
Dr. Robison can finish some procedures faster and easier with a dental laser, including:
- Gum Disease Cleaning: If we find that you have gum disease, we can use the laser to destroy the bacteria on the gums. At the same time, the laser stimulates healthy new gum tissue growth.
- Cavity Cleaning: During a cavity procedure, it’s possible to clean the cavity of bacteria and reshape it to prepare it for filling. The laser helps to keep more of your natural tooth structure for long-term strength.
- Cosmetic Gum Procedures: Whether gum contouring or treating receded gums, the laser helps control, clean, and stimulate gums to help them look the way we want.
We occasionally use dental lasers because they’re fast, convenient, and healthy for you and your family.
Contact Dr. Robison for Laser Gum Contouring in West Jordan, Utah
If you want your gum line to look better—along with making sure your gums are healthy—we can use the state-of-the-art dental laser to perform a gentle gum contouring service. Contact Robison Family Dental to schedule an appointment.