Improve Your Smile With Cosmetic Gum Surgery

Cosmetic gum surgery, also called gum reshaping, is a type of cosmetic dental procedure that can improve the natural appearance of your gums, which may be damaged for many reasons, including periodontal disease, trauma, and birth defects. This damage can negatively affect your confidence when you smile. At the CENTER for Advanced Periodontal and Implant Therapy in Los Angeles, Dr. Alexandre-Amir Aalam, DDS and Dr. Alina Krivitsky, DDS can perform a number of cosmetic gum surgery treatments to help you achieve the smile of your dreams.

Benefits of Cosmetic Gum Surgery

Cosmetic gum surgery is a cosmetic procedure that offers numerous benefits beyond just improving the appearance of your smile. These procedures can also enhance oral health by addressing issues such as gum recession and periodontal disease. By undergoing cosmetic gum surgery, you can achieve:

• Enhanced aesthetics: A more balanced and attractive smile.
• Improved oral health: Reduced risk of gum disease and tooth decay.
• Increased confidence: A smile you can proudly share.
• Better function: Improved alignment and support for crowns and implants.

Aesthetic Crown Lengthening for Uneven Gum Line

In cases where teeth look too short and are covered by excessive gum tissue due to genetics or gingivitis (gum disease), our board-certified periodontists can perform aesthetic crown lengthening, a type of gum contouring procedure, to expose more of your teeth. This procedure can be performed using conventional or laser treatment, depending on the specific needs and conditions of the patient. During aesthetic crown lengthening surgery, expert Los Angeles gummy smile surgeons Dr. Aalam and Dr. Krivitsky remove excess gum tissue and reshape the outline of the gums. The result is a fuller and more beautiful smile. This procedure can also be done to improve the gum outlines of dental crowns, and dental implants.

Gum Graft/Soft Tissue Graft for Gum Recession

Trauma and/or periodontal disease can cause a patient’s gums to recede, creating an uneven gum line that can make the teeth look unnaturally long. Gum grafts, or gum lifts, are a form of gum disease treatment performed to correct gum recession and give the smile a more pleasing appearance. This procedure is also known as gum contouring surgery, which involves gum reshaping to enhance the appearance of the smile. Dr. Aalam and Dr. Krivitsky will first inspect your gum line to determine if the gums have receded due to periodontal disease or trauma. If appropriate, the tissue is replaced by either taking a small tissue sample from the roof of the mouth or creating an artificial tissue and attaching this sample to the affected area.

As a treatment for gum disease, this procedure can help prevent further recession of the gum line, cover exposed roots, protect against root sensitivity, and also give the teeth a more pleasing appearance.

Soft Tissue Ridge Augmentation

Soft tissue ridge augmentation is used to correct irregularities and indentations in the gums and jawbone caused by tooth loss or trauma. This procedure enhances the appearance of the gums and prepares the area for dental implants or other restorative treatments. It involves adding soft tissue to the deficient areas, creating a natural and even gum line.

The benefits of soft tissue ridge augmentation include enhanced appearance by creating a more balanced gum line, improved oral function by providing better support for dental implants, prevention of complications by addressing tissue deficiencies to prevent further oral health issues, and boosted confidence by resulting in a more natural-looking smile.

Pocket Reduction Surgery

In cases of periodontal disease, the supporting gum tissue and bone around the teeth suffer from decay over time. This can result in the accumulation of excess tissue, which needs to be removed to promote better oral health. Pockets form around the teeth, where bacteria can get trapped and cause further damage. During pocket reduction surgery, Dr. Aalam and Dr. Krivitsky clean the root surfaces of the teeth below the gum line to remove harmful, disease-causing bacteria. In some cases, irregular surfaces in the bone and gums can be smoothed down to eliminate pockets where bacteria can hide, thus reducing damage caused by bacterial plaque, halting the progression of periodontal disease, and promoting the overall health of your teeth and gums.

Schedule a Cosmetic Gum Surgery Consultation in Los Angeles Today!

At the CENTER, we offer many different cosmetic procedures for cosmetic gum surgery in Los Angeles, including various treatments for patients affected by periodontal disease or trauma. If you desire for your gums and smile to be restored to their natural beauty, call the CENTER for Advanced Periodontal & Implant Therapy to schedule a consultation with expert Los Angeles periodontists Dr. Aalam and Dr. Krivitsky today!

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