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Everything You Need to Know About Gum Contouring and Tooth Re-Shaping

Thursday, December 24th, 2015

Very few people have perfect teeth, but thankfully we have some incredible techniques that can help to improve the appearance of your smile. Whether you have a gummy smile or your teeth are looking a little run-down, worn or uneven, we can help!

About gum contouring

Gum contouring is a technique that we use frequently to treat gummy smiles. A gummy smile is the name given to the look of the smile when the gums cover a larger than normal portion of the tooth crowns. Although a gummy smile won’t cause you any physical pain, the teeth may appear small and you might feel self-conscious about the look of your smile. Gum contouring, also known as gum reshaping, can help to expose more of the tooth crowns, improving the balance of the smile by making the teeth look slightly longer. Contouring is usually a single-session treatment; simply remove very tiny portions of the gum tissue and reshape the gums to create a more attractive aesthetic.

What is tooth re-shaping?

Tooth re-shaping is a cosmetic technique that involves altering the shape of the teeth very slightly to create a more attractive looking smile. This technique is perfect for those who have teeth with worn or uneven edges, chips and some teeth slightly larger than others. Contouring improves the overall look of the smile and will ensure that you feel confident when you smile and speak in public.

Our cosmetic dentists are experienced in these techniques and use their expertise and creativity to produce truly stunning results.

If you’re not happy with the look of your smile and are interested in finding out more about simple techniques that will leave you beaming from ear to ear, call us today!

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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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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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