Gum Recontouring Dentistry

in Portland, Scarborough, Southern Maine and New Hampshire
Improve Your Smile * Improve Your Life

"After receiving treatment by Dr. Bufo I can tell you, I will never go to another dentist who has not been trained at the LVI Institute."
- Marc

If your gum lines are uneven or excessive, it can cause your teeth to look too short and detract from your smile. This can make you feel self-conscious and uncomfortable about smiling. The good news is that lasers can be used to correct these problems and essentially recontour your existing gum lines and give them a ‘gum lift’ (also referred to as a gingivectomy).

The first step in gum contouring, is scheduling an initial consultation with Dr. Bufo. During this meeting, you can discuss what bothers you about your gums’ appearance, and based on that information, Dr. Bufo can show you how your gums can be trimmed and contoured to appear exactly how you would like them. Oftentimes, a combination of gum contouring and porcelain veneers can be used to create the beautiful smile you desire.

Using laser dentistry techniques for gum contouring has many advantages over the surgical procedures of the past, including:

  • The procedure can be done in as little as one office visit
  • There is minimal bleeding and no scarring
  • The laser immediately seals the tissue, so there is a fast and comfortable recovery

f you don’t like the appearance of your gums, you should contact Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry & TMJ today. There’s no better time to improve your smile and improve your life!