When you look at an attractive smile you see not only straight, white teeth but also gum tissue that is proportionately framed around each tooth. Healthy, well-contoured gum tissue is an important aesthetic component to the overall appearance of a person’s smile, providing symmetry and harmony with the teeth and lips.
Showing excessive gum tissue when smiling, known as a "gummy" smile, can make teeth look short and unattractive, detracting from the overall appearance of a smile. With the ease and comfort of the Odyssey laser, gum tissue can be recontoured to reveal a more natural tooth structure, creating a more appealing smile.
Gum tissue recontouring, also known as a “gum lift,” is a safe, comfortable procedure that is completed in a single office visit. The gum tissue is first numbed with a topical anesthetic. The Odyssey laser is then used to gently and precisely re-shape the gum line by sculpting excessive and uneven tissue. The laser immediately seals the tissue, promoting a fast, comfortable recuperation. |