Gummy Smiles and Periodontal Disease
What is a gummy smile? Well, this is a condition in which the smile displays too much gingival tissue, which in turn makes teeth appear small or possibly uneven. For many, this is a source of embarrassment and an issue they would love to see corrected.
Periodontal disease is a widespread and serious oral health issue, in which gum inflammation has given way to disease. You may experience sore, red, bleeding gums that can recede, along with teeth that appear longer. The lack of treatment allows the disease to reach a stage known as periodontitis, in which adults can lose their natural teeth!
Laser Treatment
Dental lasers can offer treatment with precision and accuracy. These are specially-calibrated to handle soft tissue concerns, and can target the areas requiring treatment with precision. Meaning there is no damage to healthy tissues. Since we don’t need scalpels or sutures, the treated areas heal much faster, and some return to normal routines after only 24 hours. The use of the advanced technology also means a lowered risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling. Treatment is also comfortable, as many don’t even require the use of dental anesthesia. For a gummy smile, we can gently remove excess tissues and reshape the gum line to ensure proper symmetry. For periodontal disease, we can trim away the diseased portions of the gums so healthy tissues can adhere to the teeth.
Other Common Treatments
Our team can use lasers to treat more than just gummy smiles or periodontal disease! In fact, we can use the technology to conduct biopsies if we find areas that are potentially cancerous or precancerous. Our team can also remove benign tumors, and even conduct a frenectomy to reduce the strain brought on by the ligaments at the base of the tongue or inside of the lips.
If you have any questions about how our team will approach treatment with lasers, or if you have gum issues that need attention, then contact our team of periodontists right away. We want to help you enjoy good oral health and optimal results, so you feel proud to show off your smile.
Improve Your Smile With Duval Perio!
Our team wants to help you obtain results with comfort and precision using advanced technology. To find out more about our advanced treatment options, call your Savannah, GA periodontal office at (912) 352-4867.