Gum Contouring in Newton, MA

Overview

You may have a "gummy smile" if the upper portion of your tooth is hidden by unnecessary gum tissue. At Newton Centre Dental, gum contouring or sculpting can improve your smile by eliminating the extra soft tissue and revealing more of your teeth. Gum contouring doesn't just create a more attractive smile, but it could also improve your dental health by eliminating places where bacteria usually hides. This decreases your risk of getting periodontal disease, cavities, and infections. Make an appointment for a consultation with our dental team at our office in Newton, MA to find out more about gum sculpting.

Best Candidates

Contouring the gums may give you a more attractive smile while also helping your general oral health. You might be a good candidate for gum sculpting if you would like to get a better smile by correcting a "gummy" look. When your gums are low, sculpting can give you an even and higher gumline. Gum contouring is also great if you have had problems with frequent infections or periodontal disease caused by bacteria trapped in large gum pockets.

What to Expect

Gum sculpting is done in our office using local anesthesia. Options for sedation may be used if you have fears or anxiety about visiting the dentist. Before the procedure, your gums and teeth will be professionally cleaned, then dried. We will then use a special laser tool to cut away gum tissue to reveal a higher gumline. The laser tool cauterizes the gums to minimize bleeding throughout the treatment. As soon as your gums are contoured, we will rinse your gums so you may enjoy your results. For most patients, gum contouring will be complete in a single appointment.

Longtime pt to the practice and may changes throughout the last 2 years but todays visit with Jennie & Dr Parent restored my faith in my dental care . Happy Customer!

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Had two of my teeth get fillings done by this office. Dr. Nar and Priya did a super fantastic job on explaining the procedure, prepping me and getting me comfortable, and doing the actual procedure. They made sure I was comfortable during the entire time. The front desk staff were also super helpful and explained the bill to me and reminded me of my next appointment. Overall, super awesome place. They take real good care of you and your teeth.

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Dr. Parent and Jenny are great! Pain free and entertained during the procedure. Jenny even followed up afterwards. Highly recommend!

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Dr. Parent has a magic touch—even large procedures like crowns leave me without any discomfort whatsoever. I feel so well taken care of. Thank you, Dr. Parent!!

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Great experience with Dr. Nar. Had a temporary crown put in. Very skilled and professional. Then, when it accidentally broke off, rejuggled her schedule to see me the next day to get it replaced. Would highly recommend!!

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Recovery

When your treatment is complete, we will give you recovery instructions. We might write a prescription for antibiotic medication if symptoms of an infection were seen in the procedure. Your gums might be red and swollen for 1 – 3 weeks; however, if you follow a good home oral care routine of daily brushing and flossing, your gum tissue will quickly return to normal. You should still make appointments for yearly dental examinations so we can check the health of your gums and the rest of your mouth.

Insurance Coverage

As a cosmetic dental procedure, gum contouring isn't usually covered by dental insurance. However, Newton Centre Dental takes several payment methods. We can provide estimates of costs at your initial consultation and information on how to find medical financing to make your procedure easier to afford.

Gum Contouring

Cosmetic gum sculpting at Newton Centre Dental is a wonderful treatment for many reasons — it will improve the appearance of your smile and lower your chances of getting gum disease or an oral infection. If you would like to enhance your smile or have better oral health, gum sculpting might be right for you. To get more information about gum contouring, contact our office in Newton, MA to schedule your appointment.

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