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Is Cosmetic Gum Reshaping Safe for People with a History of Periodontal Disease or Mouth Ulcers?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Scott Young, DDS
Question viewed 198 times
Tags: gums, cosmetic dentistry, gum disease, healing, pain, recovery, reshape

Is cosmetic gum shaping similar to having a gum tissue graft? How painful is gum reshaping? How long does it take for the gums to heal?

4 answers to Is Cosmetic Gum Reshaping Safe for People with a History of Periodontal Disease or Mouth Ulcers?

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Gingival Recontouring Vs. Gum Grafting

Gingival recontouring and gingival grafting are actually completely opposite procedures. Gingival recontouring is removing excess gum tissue mostly for people that have "gummy" smiles. We do this with a soft tissue laser, which makes for a quick recovery. When performed with a laser, there is no need for sutures or pain medication following the visit. The results from this procedure are amazing. Gingival grafting is a procedure where gum tissue is... more
Scott Young, DDS

Houston Cosmetic Dentist
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Gum lift vs gum graft

A gum graft is a procedure whereby we are adding gum tissue were is has resorbed. This is done by using either host or donated tissue. The procedure is usually well tolerated. A gum lift involves removing gum tissue that is in excess. This is a simple procedure that can be done with either a laser or scalpel. Both procedures may be beneficial to those patients with a history of gum disease.
Dan Hagi, DDS

Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
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Is a cosmetic gum shaping similar to having a gum tissue graft?

Thanks for a great question. Cosmetic gum reshaping and gum graphting are procedures, which are designed to achieve opposite results. Cosmetic gum reshaping/recontouring is a procedure which enhances one's smile and the results are phenomenal. If it is done with a dental laser, healing is quck and very minimal discomfort is present, if any at all. Gum tissue grafting is also enhances smile. It is done by adding tissue, which is usually graphed from... more
Michael Ayzin, DDS

Costa Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
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Gingival lift issues

If you have had a history of gum disease and the pocketing is fairly deep then you should have a good amount of tissue to "lift". I prefer to use a laser to alter the gum tissue so post op pain is very minimal. you should be under going perio treatment if you are deemed to have active gum disease, and infected tissue seems to hurt more after these procedures than tissue that is healthy. healing time is about 3 days of where the tissue looks dark from the laser but after that the... more
J. Willis Baker, DDS

Wichita Cosmetic Dentist

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