Gum Revision

Gingival recontouring is sometimes necessary to take a smile from mediocrity to perfection. The gingiva (gums) are to a smile what the matting is to a picture. The right amount of gingival display that is symmetrical during an uninhibited grin is pleasing to the viewer because it highlights the main feature of the picture, the teeth. Proper gingival health is essential for proper tooth health, so careful consideration must be given to which procedure is necessary to accomplish the goal without causing detriment to gingival health. We perform gingival grafts, gingivoplasty and crown lengthening. If excessive gingival display is secondary to a skeletal or lip malady, we refer to oral or plastic surgeons here at our facility.