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Reshaping your Smile With Gum Contouring Treatments

Friday, December 8th, 2017

Have you got a gummy smile? Are you conscious about posing for the camera or do you feel like your smile is unattractive? A gummy smile isn’t a dental emergency or anything to worry about in terms of oral health, but it can affect your confidence. With a gummy smile, the teeth tend to look short and small and this can affect the balance and symmetry of the smile. If you wish you had a more attractive smile, we can help! Using advanced gum contouring techniques, we can alter the shape of the gums to give you a beautiful, balanced smile.

What is gum contouring?

Gum contouring is a technique we use to alter the shape of the gums and remove excess tissue from the gum line. With a gummy smile, the gum tissue covers more of the tooth than usual, and this means that the teeth look small. Contouring provides a solution by trimming the gums and reshaping them to unveil more of the tooth structure. This means that the teeth look slightly larger and longer and creates a much more balanced aesthetic.

We use modern techniques to achieve incredible results with minimal discomfort and we can transform your smile in a single session.

If you’re concerned about the appearance of your gummy smile or you dream of feeling more confident when your smile is in the spotlight, why not call us and find out more about gum contouring at Liverpool Dental Spa? We can arrange an informal consultation, have a look at your smile and go through the procedure with you. We’ll be more than happy to answer questions and we can give you an idea of the difference this type of treatment can make.

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How Liverpool Dental Spa Can Sculpt the Shape of your Smile

Monday, April 10th, 2017

It’s very rare to have a naturally perfect smile. If you don’t like the shape of your teeth and gums, you don’t have to resign yourself to a lifetime of hiding your smile away. With innovative techniques like tooth reshaping and gum contouring, we can sculpt your teeth and gums and ensure you look and feel a million dollars every time you smile.

Tooth reshaping

Do you have a tooth that is longer than the others? Or do you feel like your smile looks unbalanced or uneven? If so, we can use tooth reshaping techniques to improve the shape of the individual teeth and adjust the size to create a beautiful, balanced smile. The procedure doesn’t take long, there’s minimal pain involved, and we have an experienced team on hand, so you can rest assured that you’re in the best hands.

Gum contouring

Do you have a gummy smile? Do you look in the mirror and think that your teeth look small and short? A gummy smile is not a medical problem. It doesn’t cause any physical pain and it won’t put your oral or general health at risk. However, it can affect your confidence and the way you feel when you smile. With a gummy smile, the gum tissue covers more of the tooth surface than normal, and this means that more gum tissue and less tooth tissue are visible when you smile. A gummy smile tends to make the teeth look short, and it affects the overall aesthetic of the smile.

Gum contouring is a technique we use to improve the look of the smile. It involves rimming away very tiny pieces of the gum tissue and reshaping the gums to unveil more of the tooth structure, making the teeth look longer and larger and giving you a beautiful new smile. The procedure is quick and we use the latest technology to minimise discomfort.

If you’re interested in our contouring or reshaping techniques, don’t hesitate to give us a call and find out more today!

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Gum Contouring – Get Rid of a “Gummy Smile”

Monday, January 30th, 2017

Do you have a gummy smile? Do you feel self-conscious when you smile? Are you constantly analysing the way you look in photographs? If you have a gummy smile, you don’t have to hide your teeth away for the rest of your life. With gum contouring, we can help you to feel confident when you smile.

What is a gummy smile?

A gummy smile isn’t a dental problem, as such. It doesn’t cause any negative symptoms or put your dental health at risk. However, it can have a detrimental effect on your self-esteem. The term gummy smile is used to describe the aesthetic of the smile when there is a larger than normal amount of gum tissue on show when you smile. It tends to mean that the teeth look short and small.

What is gum contouring?

Gum contouring, or gum reshaping as it is also known, is a technique that is used to improve the overall look of the smile by removing tiny amounts of gum tissue, and reshaping the gums to expose more of the tooth tissue. The end result is longer, larger looking teeth, and a beautiful, balanced smile.

Could gum contouring benefit me?

Gum contouring could be beneficial if you lack confidence when you smile because your teeth look small and a large portion of the tooth tissue is covered by gum. If you’d like to feel more attractive and comfortable when you smile in public, this could be the procedure for you.

If you’d like to find out more about gum contouring, our dentists will be happy to give you more information, and answer all your questions. Simply fill in an online enquiry form, or give us a call.

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Sort Out Your Gum Line With Our Innovative Treatment For Patients In Liverpool

Thursday, October 3rd, 2013

A smile makeover often doesn’t just involve the appearance of your teeth. For some people the main problem with their smile may involve their gums and how they affect the overall look of their teeth and mouth. One such aesthetic gum problem may involve a ‘gummy smile’, which occurs when the gum line is low down on the teeth, meaning more gum than teeth show when you smile, making your teeth look smaller. However, there are now treatments available for those who dislike the appearance of their ‘gummy smiles’.

Treatment for ‘gummy smiles’

Gum contouring is the easiest and most effective treatment for smiles with low gum lines. The procedure involves cutting away the excess gum that sits low down on your teeth. This tissue is cut away either with a sharp scalpel, which requires a small amount of post treatment, or cut away with a laser, which provides a clean cut and much shorter healing times. Once your gums have healed your smile will have a better gum to teeth ration and no marks will remain of the treatment.

Small teeth and cosmetic treatments

Another reason for small looking teeth could be the teeth themselves. If your teeth are a little short due to accident or tooth erosion cosmetic treatments such as veneers or composite bonding can be added to the teeth to length them and improve their overall appearance.

If you would like more information on aesthetic treatments to shorten gums or lengthen teeth please feel free to visit the practice today in central Liverpool. We would be happy to discuss your needs and what you would like from your smile.

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How Patients In Liverpool Can Treat A Gummy Smile

Friday, January 4th, 2013

Grab a mirror and have a look at your smile. Do your teeth seem small in comparison to your gums? Are you embarrassed when you smile because you think it’s displaying too much gum tissue? If you answer yes to either of these questions, you might have a gummy smile. You may already know that you have a gummy smile and this has been negatively affecting your confidence for some time. However, what you might not be aware of is how easy this problem can be rectified.

At Liverpool Implant & Aesthetic Dental Spa in the city of Liverpool, we can correct your gummy smile through the use of gum contouring or tooth reshaping. But, before we discuss how we can solve your problem and improve your confidence, let’s explain why this issue might be present in the first place.

What causes a gummy smile?

There are a variety of factors which can cause a gummy smile, one example of which is abnormal tooth eruption. Gummy smiles also occur as a result of hyperactivity in the muscle that controls the upper lip, leading to more of the upper gums being displayed. It is often possible to determine why you have a gummy smile based on dental history. For instance, if you have a gummy smile because of abnormal tooth eruption, you are likely to have other dental issues such as a misaligned bite.

No matter the reason for you gummy smile, we can treat it in one of two ways:

  1. Gum Contouring: Remove excess tissue from the gum line and lengthen the appearance of your teeth. This method works if your gum line hangs low over your teeth.
  2. Tooth Reshaping: If you feel one or more teeth are uneven along the biting edge, we can reshape it to improve the appearance of your smile and eradicate the unwanted gummy appearance.

While gummy smiles are common you don’t have to live with yours any longer. Get in touch today to set up a consultation and take a step to reclaiming your smile.

 

 

 

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What Does Gum Contouring Entail For Patients In Liverpool?

Thursday, October 25th, 2012

Do you have a ‘gummy smile’? Debbie Harry does, as did Miley Cyrus. I just want to focus your attention on that all important ‘did’. Lots of people are perfectly happy with a bit of gum in their smile but, if you want to puts yours in the past tense, then you might want to hear about gum contouring.

What is gum contouring?

Glad you asked! It is essentially the reshaping of gum tissue.  When excess gum tissue covers part of the teeth, it can make teeth appear smaller and affect the smile. Gum contouring can equally help when there is too little gum, such as when tissue pulls away from the teeth or when there is such a small amount of gum tissue that the tooth root is exposed.

What ‘exactly’ is a gummy smile?

It is when a there is a high percentage of gum covering an individual’s teeth. It is mostly the result of genetics, but can be caused by some health conditions or as a side effect of certain medications. There aren’t any known medical issues linked to a gummy smile, it is mostly a matter of aesthetics and how they affect your confidence. Some care, some don’t.

What does gum contouring involve?

First of all, a local anaesthetic will be administered to the appropriate area. Either a scalpel or special laser device is then used to trim away excess gum. Your dentist will also reshape your gum to ensure it stays in place. Healing after treatment is usually very quick, but is even quicker when a laser device is used during surgery as it seals blood vessels. In some instances, removal the gum will not be enough. In these instances, some of the bone in which the teeth are rooted might need to be removed. This sound far more intimidating than simply cutting away gum, but it is a relatively simple procedure.

Talk to us

Whether you’re sold on gum contouring or simply have questions, please talk to us at Liverpool Dental Spa. We will happily answer whatever is on your mind!

 

 

 

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Helping Patients in Central Liverpool Achieve Their Perfect Smile with Gummy Smile Treatment

Monday, July 2nd, 2012

It’s a shame for anyone to feel embarrassed about the appearance of their mouth, as a lack of confidence like this can mean that you feel bad about smiling at all. One common reason that people may feel less confident about their mouth is a ‘gummy smile’, when the gums appear too large and teeth too small. Thankfully, help is at hand from Liverpool Dental Implant and Aesthetic Spa in Central Liverpool.

What is a ‘gummy smile’?

This occurs when there is a larger percentage of gum tissue than usual covering someone’s teeth. It is usually most pronounced on the front teeth, which are the teeth that other people see the most, although it can affect other, more out-of-sight teeth as well. The most common reason for a ‘gummy smile’ is a simple matter of genetics, but sometimes it can be linked to other health issues or the side effects of some medication for high blood pressure. By and large, a ‘gummy smile’ is not a health risk per se, but it does affect a person’s appearance, and thus it can lead to many people feeling unconfident, which can in turn cause emotional suffering. However, it can be easily treated, using a procedure known as gum contouring.

What does gum contouring involve?

Gum contouring is a procedure to remove excess gum tissue, thus making the teeth appear longer and improving the overall appearance of the smile. The process is relatively quick and simple. Firstly, a local anaesthetic is administered to the area to be treated. Then, a scalpel or a laser is used to remove some of the excess gum from around the front teeth. In addition to removing tissue, your dentist will reshape the gum slightly, ensuring a better final appearance. The healing after the treatment is relatively quick as well.

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Patients in Central Liverpool are Happy with Their Beautiful Smiles Using Teeth and Gum Contouring Treatments

Monday, June 25th, 2012

The shape of the biting edge of the teeth and positioning of the gums around them can be very important to the symmetry of a smile.

If the bottom of the teeth are of an uneven length, or the gums hang too low over the teeth then a smile can appear less and perfect.

However, patients with biting edge and gum length problems can find the solution they need at Liverpool Dental Implant and Aesthetic with tooth and gum contouring.

What is tooth contouring?

Tooth contouring involves reshaping the bottom of the teeth to bring symmetry to the smile. Some of the teeth may be tooth long, or have a rough or slightly chipped biting edge, which are throwing off the balance of your smile.

This can be easily corrected, however, using tooth-reshaping techniques, which involve removing a small amount of tooth material to create a more in line smile.

What is gum contouring?

When the gums hang low over the tops of the teeth they can make a smile appear small, which may cause feelings of discomfort and embarrassment. Those who worry about their ‘gummy smiles’ needn’t worry about them much longer thought, as we offer gum contouring to help you review your beautiful teeth and smile.

Gum contouring involves cutting away the excess gum tissue that is covering your gums to reveal your complete smile. This will bring a greater sense of clarity and balance to the appearance of your smile and will show off your beautiful teeth.

If you would like any more information about what is involved in tooth reshaping and gum contouring treatments please contact the practice today. We serve people throughout Central Liverpool and beyond and can help you achieve the smile you always wanted.

 

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