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Advanced Smile Designs
3275 Aptos Rancho Rd., Suite D
Aptos, California 95003
(800) 680-3640
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Gum Recontouring

Santa Cruz, Monterey, Salinas, California

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If you are embarrassed by your smile because you feel as though your gums are too big or your teeth too small, there is help available. At Advanced Smile Designs in Santa Cruz County, California, Terry W. Forsberg, DDS offers a gum recontouring procedure that can help you.

Your Tooth Line

The way your smile is formed is determined by the line of your teeth and the different factors that play a part in developing your tooth line. Some of these factors include:

• The amount of gum tissue visible when you smile
• The size and shape of your teeth
• The size and shape of your lips
• The design of your facial muscles

The optimal smile for you should essentially show very little gum tissue. Also, the way your gums are contoured should be in good balance with your upper lip. The unfortunate truth is that in some cases, heredity plays a role in how full your gums will be. If your teeth look small, gum recontouring may be an alternative, or complement, to building up the teeth with porcelain veneers.

The Procedure

Gum recontouring is a procedure that employs the use of a soft tissue laser to treat and correct your gummy smile. Dr. Forsberg utilizes his talent, training, and experience as a fellow of Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) to give all of his patients the best possible results following every procedure he performs. With the precision of the diode laser and Dr. Forsberg's talent, your gums can become shapely and appropriately sized, creating a more attractive smile that you'll be happy to show off.

Big Gums or Big Problem?

In some cases, your gums may not appear large simply as a result of their natural shape. They could be swollen as a result of gum disease. Consult our Advanced Hygiene and Periotherapy page to learn more about gum disease and its treatment.

Your teeth may also be naturally small, or they may be worn down as a result of tooth grinding or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) or (TMD). Neuromuscular dentist, Dr. Terry Forsberg can help correct these problems to prevent further damage and offer restorative options.

To learn more about gum recontouring and how it can help reduce and redesign your gummy smile, please contact Terry W. Forsberg, DDS and his dental team at Advanced Smile Designs of Aptos, California today.