Revitalize Your Smile with Gum Contouring
If you’re struggling with excessive gum tissue, often called a "gummy smile," it can impact the aesthetics of your teeth and overall smile balance. Dr. Dave Chiu specializes in gum contouring, a cosmetic procedure that effectively reshapes the gums to enhance the length of your teeth and achieve a more harmonious smile. With the use of advanced laser technology, Dr. Chiu can precisely sculpt your gums for a faster recovery and better symmetry.
What Is a Gum Lift?
Gum reshaping is a cosmetic treatment focused on achieving a more balanced relationship between your teeth and gums, resulting in a beautiful, symmetrical smile. Many people with a "gummy smile" feel self-conscious about the amount of gum tissue exposed when they smile. A gum lift can help address this concern, often leading to increased self-confidence. Thanks to advanced laser technology, the gum contouring process is typically comfortable and allows patients to resume their normal activities almost right away.
What Are the Advantages of a Gum Lift?
A laser gum lift provides numerous benefits for individuals with a "gummy smile," such as:
- Removal of excess gum tissue
- Improved balance and symmetry between teeth and gums
- Minimal discomfort due to advanced laser technology
- Quicker recovery time
What to Expect During the Gum Lift Procedure
Each gum lift procedure is uniquely designed to cater to the patient’s specific requirements. To provide a comfortable experience, a local anesthetic is given prior to the procedure. Using advanced laser technology, Dr. Dave Chiu skillfully sculpts the gum tissue to enhance the aesthetics of your teeth. The entire process typically takes about an hour to complete.
