Some of us are born with gums that cover a considerable portion of teeth, making them appear small, and this can be cause for concern for some. A lot of those born with gummy smiles often aren’t too confident with smiling.
Gum contouring can help solve this, as this procedure aims to reduce the amount of gum covering your teeth to a height exposes enough of your teeth and get rid of that gummy smile. If the opposite is true for you and you have a bit too much teeth exposed and not enough gum covering them, your dental professionals can also reshape your gums to cover your teeth to an appropriate amount.
Gum contouring can also be a medical procedure, in cases where gum inconsistencies cause pockets in between teeth to become breeding grounds for bacteria and places for plaque buildup. This procedure is called Periodontal Gum Contouring and is aimed at reducing the risk periodontal disease and to lessen the areas in your mouth that can become home to bacteria.
