When you talk about smile design, you think about having white and perfect teeth, but you should also evaluate the gums, which must be healthy and have an adequate contour.
A healthy gum is characterized by a pale pink color and a firm consistency. Also, it should not bleed and it should have a good outline around the tooth.
If the gum tissues are not healthy, the following problems will appear:
- Receding gums (when the gum shows the neck of the tooth and part of the root)
- Increase in gum volume
- Change of color
- Bleeding gum
All this can happen due to inadequate oral hygiene, so the main thing we should do is brush our teeth properly and use dental floss.
Am I a candidate for gingivoplasty?
First, the patient must be evaluated by a Simi Valley dentist to determine if it is necessary to perform this treatment. Gingivoplasty is recommended for patients who have:
- An irregular or asymmetric gingival margins
- Patients who have very short teeth
- Large gums or a gummy smile
How is Gingivoplasty performed?
Gingivoplasty involves cutting the gum margins in order to obtain a uniform and symmetrical gingival contour. By doing this, you will also achieve better teeth dimension because they will no longer look small or uneven.
Even though this is a somewhat complex procedure, you recover quickly from gingivoplasty.
Gingivoplasty Care After Surgery
Some recommendations after going through this procedure are:
- Having very good oral hygiene. Use a brush with soft bristles
- Use dental floss
- Oral drainage to help healing, which will be indicated by your dentist in Simi Valley after performing the procedure.
To learn more about gingivoplasty, please call the Dental Center of Simi Valley at (805) 579-0600. Dr. Hart and his team will provide you with all the information you should know to start your procedure.
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