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What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Gingival Sculpting or Contouring: How We Help Patients Frame Their Smiles
Many of our patients, when they first arrive, complain of their "gummy" smile. This reaction is simply the result of too much of the gum showing. Even if patients are not initially aware of the impact of their gums, much like cuticles on a fingernail, the gums can and do grow down over the teeth and can make them look short and fat, instead of sleek and sexy like Mother Nature intended. Uneven gums can also play other tricks on a smile, like making teeth look slanted, or unusually large or unusually shaped.
At the Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, we like to compare our smile designs to works of art. The lips are like the frame, the teeth are the featured subject, and the gums are like the matting. As such, the gum tissue is a crucial component in properly framing a beautiful smile. That's why in treatment planning a cosmetic case, we always consider the role of gums or gingival contour when it comes to the overall success or aesthetic beauty of the smile. Therefore, we help patients see not only the artistry that will go into restoring their teeth, but the border that surrounds their new smile as well.
Contouring the excess gum tissue is a relative easy procedure for our experienced cosmetic dentist. It can be accomplished in one visit, and can result in dramatic improvements to one's smile. It should not be overlooked in trying to achieve optimal aesthetic results.
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