Gummy Smile Correction

When you smile or laugh, does too much gum tissue show? Is the gum-to-tooth ratio just off? Or do you have an uneven gumline? No matter the issue, your dentist in Vienna, VA, can help correct these issues with gentle gum correction surgery.

We understand how frustrating it can be. You take excellent care of your teeth, visit the dentist every six months for checkups and teeth cleanings, brush and floss regularly, but you dislike your smile’s appearance. It doesn’t seem fair, and we want to help!

About Laser Cosmetic Dentistry in Vienna, VA

The thought of dental surgery—scalpels and sutures—can be daunting for most people, even if it is a cosmetic or an elective surgery. Fortunately, our dental office relies on gentle air and water lasers to recontour or reshape gum tissue.

Lasers are essentially non-invasive, targeting particular regions to treat without “invading” neighboring areas. Without lasers, cutting outside the margins to treat or correct specific issues is almost always necessary.

Laser dentistry means no scalpels, sutures, drilling, heavy bleeding, or numbing shots. Additionally, lasers contribute to a quick (almost immediate) and painless recovery, and laser treatment mitigates the need, in most cases, for dental sedation.

We use laser dentistry outside of cosmetic correction, and it serves a variety of important purposes—from crown lengthening and teeth whitening to cavity and periodontal treatment.

Cosmetic gum surgery can mean a few things, and your dentist will discuss the options with you during your initial consultation.

Gummy Smile Correction

Your Cosmetic dentist in Vienna, VA, can use our gentle dental laser to rework the gum tissue, allowing more of the tooth to show and less of the pink when you smile.

Uneven Gumline

A symmetrical gumline contributes to smile confidence. Your dentist can reshape and recontour parts of the gum to appear even and balanced across your smile. This treatment can be a standalone or part of gummy smile reduction.

Crown Lengthening

This is not technically gum surgery but a way to extend tooth length from the gum for crowning or cosmetic restoration. Crown lengthening may be necessary if a tooth needs restoring or merely elective if you’re considering veneers or other cosmetic restorations to enhance your smile’s appearance.  

Cosmetic Gum Surgery Candidacy

All cosmetic procedures start as consultations. This initial visit explores your expectations and whether laser gum surgery is the best way forward. Your dentist will examine your teeth and gums and let you know what to expect with laser gum surgery and whether you’re a candidate for treatment.

At this visit, you’ll also learn about costs, and the dentist will answer your questions and address any concerns you might have.

Cosmetic laser dentistry can be a standalone treatment or incorporated into a full smile makeover.

Contact Your Cosmetic Dentist in Vienna, VA

If you would like to learn more about laser dentistry in Vienna, VA, or if you’d like to arrange your cosmetic consultation with the dentist, contact a helpful dental team member today. And don’t forget to ask about any current specials!