Is your teen self-conscious about their “gummy” smile or uneven gums? Laser gum contouring is the perfect confidence-boosting procedure to get before they leave for college. By reshaping the gum line, our Brooklyn cosmetic dentist gives your college kid a bigger, more symmetrical smile. Morningside Dental Care helps your grad rediscover their smile before they head off to discover themselves in college.
Correct Gummy Smiles and Uneven Gum Lines
Too much gum tissue causes a gummy smile, making teeth appear smaller than they are. Some people have excess tissue on all their teeth, giving their entire smile that gummy look. Others only have certain teeth with gumminess, often because an adult tooth didn’t emerge properly.
Gum contouring addresses both issues. At Morningside Dental Care, we use laser technology to remove excess tissue. This exposes more of the teeth, making the smile bigger. Our Brooklyn cosmetic dentist also ensures that the gum line is consistent on all teeth, emphasizing balance and symmetry.
Enhance Aesthetics and Self-Esteem
Many New Yorkers feel self-conscious about their smiles. The American Dental Association (ADA) reports that 1 in 5 adults avoid smiling, feel embarrassment, and experience anxiety because of their oral health. Plus, college can be a stressful experience on its own. You don’t want your teen’s smile to give them an extra reason to be anxious.
Gum contouring reveals their beautiful teeth, which in turn will inspire them to reveal their beautiful smile to others. It’s a precise, effective way to improve smile aesthetics, helping teens feel more confident in their appearance.
Is This the Right Time for Gum Contouring?
Gum contouring isn’t an age-restricted treatment. When it’s right for someone depends on several factors. We’ll take the time to determine if your child is a good candidate for the procedure, considering factors like:
- Teeth and gum development
- Oral health status
- Psychological readiness
Fortunately, laser gum contouring makes the procedure more effortless than ever. Laser technology helps treatment go by faster, causes less discomfort, and can even boost the healing process afterward. That makes it a great choice for self-conscious teens.
Gum Contouring vs. Porcelain Veneers
While you can fix a gummy smile with porcelain veneers, these tooth-colored shells are a permanent change. Our cosmetic dentist removes some enamel from the front of the teeth and cements the veneers in place. Gum contouring doesn’t do anything to your teen’s teeth, just the gums.
That said, cosmetic dentistry isn’t all or nothing! We can combine treatments for a more comprehensive change to your teen’s smile. For instance, contouring can even out their gum line, and veneers placed on specific teeth can cover up chips or cracks. We can also use teeth whitening to brighten up their smile after contouring reveals it.
Get Their Gums in Line for a Smile that Shines!
A confident smile can make all the difference as your teen steps into the next chapter of their life. If your child is self-conscious about their smile due to excess or uneven gums, laser contouring at Morningside Dental Care could be the answer. This fast procedure enhances the aesthetics of their smile without interfering with their summer plans. Set up an appointment with our Brooklyn cosmetic dentist today to learn more!
