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Did You Know That You Can Change the Shape of Your Gums in Turlock?

gum contouring Patterson Most dental patients know that cosmetic, restorative, and orthodontic dentistry procedures improve your teeth. There are treatments to reshape teeth, straighten teeth, repair damaged teeth, whiten teeth, and replace missing teeth. But what about your gums? Do you understand how much gum shape adds or detracts from the appearance of your smile? At Turlock Dental Care, our dental treatments can have major positive impacts on your gums.

You Can Contour Your Gums

The shape and size of your gumline can make your teeth appear too large too small or otherwise out of proportion. Gum contouring can repair gums that appear too low or too high to the teeth and customize them for the perfect smile. People who are unhappy with their gums might want to think about gum contouring. Many dentists and periodontists offer gum contouring surgery.

Gingival Sculpting

This procedure is also called gingival sculpting, gingival contouring, or gum graft surgery, but don't let the term surgery frighten you. It is performed with a precision laser and is minimally invasive. The procedure usually involves little pain and requires no recovery time.

Gum Contouring Can Treat Gum Recession

Gum reshaping is not always done for purely cosmetic reasons, it is also used to treat gum recession, a common condition that can lead to decay and tooth loss. In gum graft surgery, soft tissue is ordinarily taken either from the roof of the mouth, the area surrounding the site of the grafting, or a tissue bank. Gum grafts applied to exposed tooth roots protect teeth from continuing gum recession and decay and reduce tooth sensitivity. Of course, gum grafts often increase the attractiveness of the smile in the process. If you are seeking more specifics about gum contouring or other dental procedures, call Turlock Dental Care today at 209-667-7889 to schedule a consultation. We provide quality dentistry to patients in Turlock and the greater San Jose area.  

Contact Turlock Dental Care:

209-667-7889

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3131 Colorado Ave Turlock, California 95382

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Today was my daughter’s last day of wearing the aligners. She is a very pleased with her new smile and the fast results thank you so much to Dr McCulla and the staff for making this a very easy experience 😁

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