Gum removal is part of a number of different cosmetic dental procedures that can reveal a beautiful smile underneath excessive gingival tissues. Gum contouring and crown lengthening are the most common treatments available. This is a cosmetic procedure and should always be carefully planned to reveal an underlying attractive smile. Of course, the principles of smile design must be applied.

           Two procedures are used for gum removal when there is excess gums that have grow up over healthy teeth. Gum contouring combines gingivectomy and gingivoplasty to sculpt the gums into their most aesthetic position. The gums that are creating the gummy smile are overgrown and simply need to be removed. Extra gums not only look unattractive but can interfere with a patient being able to maintain healthy gums.

          In a gum removal crown lengthening procedure, the excess gums and some of the underlying bone both have to be removed and reshaped. If the gum tissues are not overgrown and there is still too much gum in a patient's smile, then crown lengthening must be done. The problem here is with the underlying bone surrounding the teeth, not the gums. In almost all of these cases, the exposed teeth require porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns after the crown lengthening procedure.

          Gum removal procedures should be carefully planned and based upon a well thought out smile design that takes into account the shape, color and positions of the teeth being treated. A cosmetic dentist is concerned about all aspects of designing smiles and enjoys the planning process needed to create beautiful smiles. The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. If you are interested in having Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky design a new beautiful smile for you, schedule your free cosmetic consultation by calling 404-874-7428. It may end up being one of the best things you have ever done!