Gum Recontouring Questions and Answers

Serving Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Scottsdale, Arizona

What is gum recontouring?

Gum recontouring, sometimes called a gum lift, is the reshaping of your gum line. Excess tissue is removed and uneven gum line is corrected.

What can gum recontouring do for me?

Gum recontouring can bring out the natural beauty of your smile in many ways, correcting the appearance of:

• A gummy smile
• Teeth which look too short
• Teeth which appear uneven
• Red, puffy gums
• An unhealthy looking smile

I’ve heard horror stories about pain and infection after gum recontouring. Has something changed?

Yes it has! Old methods of gum recontouring meant cutting away at your gums with a scalpel. Today’s gum recontouring is performed with a soft tissue laser. The laser seals the incision as it goes, significantly reducing bleeding, swelling, pain, exposure to infection, and your recovery time.

Can gum recontouring damage my teeth?

No. The soft tissue laser operates on a frequency that only targets your gums – not your teeth!

What if I want my teeth reshaped, too?

Dr. LeSueur and Dr. Dodaro can use the hard tissue laser to reshape your teeth if needed.

When will I be back to normal?

Any pain and swelling should subside in a few days after your procedure.

Dr. LeSueur and Dr. Dodaro, serving Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, and other East Valley Cities in Arizona, combine LVI training and state-of-the-art technology to bring you, and your entire family, the very best and healthiest cosmetic dentistry solutions. If you still have questions, please read our Gum Recontouring page, view our gum recontouring patient gallery. Call or email our cosmetic dentist office today to schedule your initial gum recontouring consultation.