Do You Need Gum Recontouring & Reshaping?

Gum recontouring & reshaping is also called GINGIVECTOMY. It is a dental procedure that shapes the gums to show more tooth structure.  This will increase the length & the size of the teeth and thus contributes easier cleaning or hygiene creating a better & beautiful smile.

Traditionally, gingivectomy is usually done with the use of scapel but at Jeff Velasquez, DDS, long Beach Dentist we use laser because of several advantages. For example, patient won't go home with bleeding and patient will have less pain. You can see the result immediately as soon as patient is dismissed from the chair. Also, it allows shorter healing time and the procedure is more convenient for the patient as well as the dentist.
Advantages of using the laser:
1. less bleeding
2. less pain 
3. healing process is faster.
Indications for Gingivectomy:
1. Gummy Smile
2. Excessive or bulky gums
3. Swollen & bleeding Gums
4. Sensitive teeth
5. Deep Gingival pocket