Accentuate Your Smile
At Redmond Art Of Dentistry, Dr. Daniel Bickel uses the latest laser technologies to provide professional, convenient, and safe soft tissue recontouring services.
The gums are an essential part of your smile. If your gums are puffy and unhealthy, or do not accentuate the shape of your teeth, soft tissue recontouring can be used to adjust the appearance of the gum line, and provide you with a better-looking smile.
The Gum Recontouring Process
- You’ll have a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Bickel to discuss your oral health and develop a cosmetic gum restoration plan.
- Using a specialized laser, Dr. Bickel will remove excess gum tissue from your mouth and reshape your smile.
- The specialized laser makes the process fast and minimizes bleeding, discomfort, and pain.
- Recovery will take a few days, and Dr. Bickel will provide you with instructions after the procedure.
What Is Soft Tissue Recontouring?
Soft tissue recontouring allows Dr. Bickel to permanently alter the appearance of your gum tissue.
This is often done after recovery from gum disease, or if another health issue has caused problems with your gums. Some anti-rejection drugs, for example, can cause excessive gum tissue to grow.
Using a specialized laser, Dr. Bickel will remove excess gum tissue and reshape your gums, ensuring they look healthy and attractive.
What Is The Process Of Gum Recontouring Like?
The process of gum recontouring is non-invasive and only requires a local topical anesthetic. Because we use laser recontouring at Redmond Art of Dentistry, we can offer superior results in a shorter period of time.
The process begins with a comprehensive consultation. Your oral health will be discussed, and Dr. Bickel will develop a cosmetic gum restoration plan that’s customized for your mouth.
Then, if you are a good candidate for gum recontouring, the process will begin at your next appointment. Using a specialized laser “scalpel”, Dr. Bickel will begin removing excess gum tissue from your mouth, and he will reshape your smile.
The process is fast, and the laser minimizes bleeding, discomfort, and pain. Usually, patients opt for only local anesthetic at the operation site, but sedation is also available if desired. Typically, the entire process takes only one appointment.
What Is The Recovery Process Like?
Because Dr. Bickel uses a laser to perform recontouring, there is almost no pain at all. Some slight discomfort may be felt in the days after your operation. However, because lasers seal the tissue as they contact it, no stitches or sutures are necessary, and there is little to no bleeding after the procedure is complete.
You will be able to drive home after your operation, and you will not have to take many special aftercare precautions. Dr. Bickel will give you recovery instructions, such as eating only soft foods and avoiding irritating your gums with excessive brushing. Follow these instructions and you’ll recover in just a few days!
See Dr. Daniel Bickel Today For Soft Tissue Recontouring In Redmond, WA!
If you have an excessively “gummy” smile or need to repair your gums after a periodontal disease or another medical issue, Dr. Daniel Bickel is the best choice in Redmond, WA.
With our laser dentistry techniques, we can provide the best reshaping services around in just a single appointment. We also offer cosmetic services such as veneers and teeth whitening to complete your new look.
With a short recovery period, it’s never been easier to get the smile you’ve always wanted. Get started today by contacting us for an appointment.