Cosmetic Gum Procedures

Soft Tissue Grafting

Longer teeth or exposed roots can look unsightly. Exposed root surfaces may increase your sensitivity to hot, cold or sweets. There may also be an increase of risk for cavities when root surfaces are exposed. Tissue grsft can be used to cover roots or develop gum tissue which is absent due to excessive gum recession. A soft tissue gum graft can reduce further recession and bone loss. In some cases, it can cover exposed roots to protect them from decay and improve the aesthetics of your smile. 

Before Soft Tissue Grafting             After Soft Tissue Grafting

Crown Lengthening

Perhaps your tooth is decayed, broken below the gum line or has insufficient tooth structure for a restoration, such as a crown or bridge. Crown lengthening adjusts the gum and bone levels to expose more of the tooth so it can be restored. 

If you require a crown but the surface of the tooth exposed is not long enough, crown lengthening is required in order to make it possible for the crown to be place appropriately. Dr. Corbett can perform the crown lengthening procedure so that the overall crown application is more secure and th patient suffers minimum irritation after the crown has been placed. 

Gum Recontouring

Gum contouring, also known as gum reshaping, is a cosmetic form of treatment used to improve the general look of a person's teeth. It is primarily performed to improve a gummy smile. If your teeth appear short, excess gum and bone tissue can be reshaped to expose more of the natural tooth and create a natural looking smile.