Gum Contouring

Milpitas Dentist Peter Yu

can provide an easy and fast solution if your dazzling smile is being hidden by overgrown gum tissue; helping to reveal its full and beautiful potential. In only one visit, Gum Contouring can give you the smile that nature intended.

In some patients, upper front teeth may not erupt as fully as they should. The result is what cosmetic dentists refers to as a "gummy smile", where we see more gum than normal above the teeth. At our dental practice we offer the latest technologies to reveal the full contour of your teeth, reversing the process and creating an evenly balanced, more pleasing appearance.

Superior Tools and Treatments

About 30% of smile makeover cases need gum contouring with the use of a laser. Dr. Yu will gently and precisely reshape the line along the gum into one that is proportionate with the size and shape of your teeth. The result is a beautiful, symmetrical smile you can enjoy.

Gum contouring occasionally involves minor oral surgery as well. Because the underlying bone can also be a factor in a smile that looks 'gummy,' a more elaborate surgery may be required. This can ensure that the gum follows along a healthy and aesthetic contoured bone structure. A consultation with Dr. Yu can help you determine which option will work best to achieve your smile.

Because patient comfort is the first priority at Optimum Dental Care, Dr. Yu uses a special numbing agent called Tricanglue. It's a proprietary gel with 3 kinds of anesthetic to create a more comfortable dental experience. When applied for 30 seconds it penetrates deeply into the gum tissue and will numb the intended work area for approximately 15 minutes or more. No other topical gel office works as well in creating a positive visit to the dentist.

While the full beauty of your smile is being revealed with skill by your dentist, you can comfortably lay back and enjoy listening to music or watching a movie. Your new smile will be done before you know it!

It's amazing what a difference gum contouring can make, both to your smile and to your feeling of self-confidence. Call us at Optimum Dental Care for a consultation with dentist Peter Yu; we are eager to help you reveal the new you.