Gum Sculpting Cosmetic Dentistry

Santa Rosa, San Francisco, Oakland, Vallejo - California

Creative Gum Sculpting

Gummy smile? Asymmetrical gumline? How the gums frame the teeth can make a significant difference in the appearance of your smile.

Aesthetic resculpting of the gumline will often put the final touches on the smile, like the ribbon on a package. Symmetry on the gumline is just as important as having symmetrical edges on the teeth. In my orthodontic office I use two basic ways to recontour the gums.

California Cosmetic Dentistry Gum Sculpting Before Photo

Prior to gum resculpting

San Francisco Cosmetic Dentistry Gum Sculpting During Photo

Aesthetic gum contouring with a laser

Santa Rosa Cosmetic Dentistry Gum Sculpting After Photo

Final veneer restorations after gum sculpting

When the gums are healthy and need mild alterations, I use a laser. The advantage of using a laser is that there is no bleeding and relatively no discomfort following the orthodontic procedure. The recovery time is rapid and results are beautiful.

Santa Rosa Veneers After Cosmetic Dentistry Photo

Before orthodontic tooth repositioning

Santa Rosa Orthodontics During Photo

Orthodontic repositioning to even and raise gum line

San Francisco Orthodontics After Photo

Completed smile after orthodontic and gum repositioning

In moderate to advanced gumline alterations, I use a combination of orthodontic tooth repositioning with laser recontouring, or more advanced gum surgery, repositioning the bone as well as the gum tissue. Sound aggressive? Not really. When it contributes to a life-changing result, I have never heard anyone say they wish they never did it!

Dr. Klim is pleased to serve patients in the Santa Rosa, San Francisco, Oakland, and Vallejo, California areas.

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This site is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Dr. James Klim is a California orthodontic dentist who provides cosmetic dentistry, neuromuscular dentistry, tooth whitening, smile makeovers and porcelain veneers for the Santa Rosa and San Francisco, CA area. Also serving patients from the Napa, Oakland, Marin, Petaluma, Sonoma, and Vallejo areas.

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