Were you aware that the shape of your gums made a difference in how healthy your mouth is? In fact, if you go through a procedure called gum reshaping, also known as gum recontouring, it can improve the overall health of your mouth. For some people, their gums are sometimes too large, and they may cover parts of their teeth they need exposed. By removing that excess tissue, it can give you a brighter, more confident smile, plus give you a healthier mouth, too!
What is Gum Reshaping?
Gum reshaping is a simple procedure where we literally reshape your gums. We use a variety of tools to give your gums a pleasing shape, and move excess gum tissue out of the way. The benefits can be seen immediately following the procedure, and you can expect a relatively short recovery time.
By removing excess gum tissue from your teeth, you also get the benefit of smaller pockets of gums against your teeth where debris could get stuck and cause a cavity. So, your smile will not only look better, but your mouth will also be healthier for having the procedure done.
How Do You Keep Your Gum Tissue Clean During Recovery?
You need to make sure to prioritize keeping your mouth very clean during the recovery process. Eat foods that will not stick to the tissues, and make sure you rinse your mouth out regularly to keep debris away from the healing tissues. You should avoid anything acidic or spicy during this time, so as to avoid the damage that could happen to those newly exposed tissues.
If you want to find out what else you can get out of gum reshaping, give us a call. This is a common procedure, and we can explain everything you would get out of it in no time.
