Advanced periodontal diseases are a major cause of tooth loss in adults. But they can be prevented. Thorough daily brushing, cleaning between the teeth, and regular professional cleanings help avoid periodontal diseases and you teeth will last a lifetime.
At Nechupadam, all types of gum surgeries are performed to ensure healthy restoration of your gums. Often an unattractive smile results when the quality of gums is in question or and the actual gum between your teeth becomes weak.
If your dental hygiene is lacking, you begin to lose gum tissue. This is why cosmetic gum surgery is something to consider along with other procedures of cosmetic dentistry such as composite resin bonding, crowns, porcelain veneers or implants.
Cosmetic surgery of your gums can also be used to correct a ’gummy smile’ where a lot of your gums are exposed and your teeth appear smaller or in the wrong place.
The cosmetic gum surgery is then used to lengthen your teeth from the neck of the tooth upwards. Following this surgery, your teeth then appears to be longer and much less gum can be seen when you smile. Gum sculpting is often the solution. To solve this, a dentist uses a diode laser to remove the excess tissue of your "gummy" smile, which then exposes more of your tooth. It lessens post-operative discomfort and a doctor is able to contour precisely the gum tissue.
Another type of cosmetic gum surgery is used to correct teeth that are, too long. Sometimes, as we age, our gums may shrink and recede which makes our teeth look too long. Though this is often age-related, it can also occur due to a bad bite or genetics.
If your gums look poorly due to a gum disease, your dentist may refer you to a periodontist who may recommend periodontal surgery. Periodontal surgery is necessary when your periodontist determines that the tissue around your teeth is unhealthy and cannot be repaired with non-surgical treatment.