Laser Gum Contouring (Gum Lift)
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Laser Gum Contouring (Gum Lift) in Falls Church, Virginia
Having a set of beautiful, straight, gleaming white teeth makes for an amazing smile, however, even with these desirable characteristics, if the upper gum line sits too low (i.e., a gummy smile) or is uneven, these imperfections can cause an individual to feel self-conscious. Traditionally, a scalpel was used to address these types of gum line irregularities and overgrown gingival tissue. Once the traditional Gum Contouring procedure was complete, the tissue was closed with stitches. Today, thanks to modern technology, experienced cosmetic dentists, like Dr. Michael J. Paesani, address these gingival issues quickly and easily using a soft tissue laser. This revolutionary procedure is referred to as Laser Gum Contouring (aka a Laser Gum Lift and laser gum sculpting).
What is a Laser Gum Contouring Procedure?
A Laser Gum Lift is used to address a gummy-looking smile, an irregular gum line as well as several oral health conditions.
When compared to the traditional gum contouring procedure that is performed using a scalpel, a Laser Gum Lift offers the patient a variety of benefits, including a quicker recovery and a very low risk of infection. Furthermore, this soft tissue laser allows Dr. Paesani to have pinpoint accuracy as he performs these procedures.
When using a soft tissue laser for cosmetic reasons, Dr. Michael Paesani removes excess gingival tissue (aka gum tissue) to reveal more of a tooth’s surface.
When a Gum Lift is performed using a laser, as the excess gingival tissue is removed the laser cauterizes it, which eliminates the need for stitches. When compared to the traditional gum contouring procedure that uses a scalpel and stitches, it is this cauterization process that decreases a patient’s recovery time and significantly reduces the likelihood of a patient developing an infection.
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