As a cosmetic dentist, our greatest pleasure comes from restoring a beautiful smile to perfection. This means that we have spent decades honing our skills in an effort to give you exactly that, a perfect smile. Our craft focuses on the science of dentistry around restoring teeth, whether by making teeth whiter or straighter or by making sure that the gums do not encroach upon the teeth themselves.
As the drive for beauty has gotten more modernized, people have become more aware of what a cosmetic dentist can do for them. The procedures that we consider common and do every single day, have now become well-known terms among people seeking to better their appearance through our expertise. Using teeth whitening, we can give you a brighter smile, with braces and Invisalign we can straighten your teeth and treat malocclusion, with dental veneers or porcelain crowns we can repair teeth that have been cracked, chipped, or broken, and with dentures, bridges, and dental crowns we can actually replace lost teeth. All of these are tools that are well known and give us the opportunity to improve your smile.
There are a number of procedures that we also perform, which are not as well know and yet serve the same purposes. With any number of these techniques, we have found there to be a significant crossover between what is purely aesthetic and what also has significant dental health implications. These two procedures are both cosmetic in nature, hence performed in our cosmetic dentist office, and also have an impact on your health.
As a cosmetic dentist, we perform multiple procedures that revolve around the gums, gum health, and the appearance of the gums. For those suffering from dental disorders like periodontitis, these procedures can make a significant difference to their appearance and health. If you have periodontitis, your gums will separate from the teeth. This separation leads to the formation of deep pockets within the gums. Not only do these pockets look terrible, but they are also hazardous to the health of the teeth, gums, and jawbone. Because these pockets are very hard to clean, they start to build up plaque. This in turn can lead to a bacterial infection and additional gum diseases. Hence, it is important for us to remove these pockets.
To do so, we will inject the site with local anesthesia. Then we will remove all the flabby, or loose tissue, which is helping to create the pockets. Often, during this process, the gums can become misshapen and so we will reshape your gums while doing the procedure. Finally, putty is often placed over the gums so that they are well protected during the initial healing phases.
Gum Contouring
The gums play a vital role in your mouth’s health. They are also one of the first things a person sees, other than your teeth when you smile. A gum contouring can ensure that your gums are not too long, not too short and that they are the perfect shape to give you an elegant smile. In our cosmetic dentist office, we focus on oral surgery and improving the health and appearance of your gums. This is one of the ways that we do so. Given our expertise, if you want to change the shape or appearance of your gums, we recommend that you call and schedule a consultation with our dental office.
