When the frame of gum tissue holding your tooth is too long or too short, cosmetic gum surgery is performed for the correction. Cosmetic gum surgery is basically done for two types of problems. One, when the gums become too long and hide a major portion of the teeth. Second, when the teeth look too long as the gum line recedes back. The first kind of problem i.e. gummy look is treated by using lasers to remove the extra tissue and bone. The second problem is treated by grafting additional gum tissue from the palate to reinforce the gum line.
Following are the 3 major reasons to opt for this surgery:
1. Trims off Excessive Gum Tissue
A smile which exposes too much of gums spread on short teeth is known as a gummy smile. It may occur naturally due to a short upper lip, long upper jawbone, etc. Irregular diet habits and the genetic structure of a person may also result in puffy and large gums. Most men and women with this problem are conscious of showing their gums every time they smile. Through cosmetic gum surgery, this problem can be readily eradicated. Advanced lasers can trim off the excessive gum tissue, helping you gain an attractive and pleasant smile.
2. Adds Gum Tissue to Lacking Areas
A 'Long in the Teeth Smile' is defined as the smile in which teeth appear too long due to the recession of the gum line. This can even result in loosening of the teeth. People who have receded gums suffer a lot while consuming hot or cold food and drinks. The cosmetic gum surgery done to correct this condition is a bit complicated, but if done properly, it can provide the desired results. Small bits of skins are removed from your mouth’s roof and accordingly grafted around the gum line. The gum line is reinforced in the areas it was lacking tissue by the means of grafting. This hides the teeth well and results in a proportionate arrangement of gums and teeth.
3. Improves Overall Oral Hygiene
Along with the typical benefit of a great smile, cosmetic gum surgery carries the benefits of general oral hygiene as well. It results in large improvement to the health of the gums which ultimately support and hold your teeth. The roots are also secured post-surgery as the new gums will cover and protect them properly. Sensitivity to hot or cold drinks and food is also significantly decreased after the gum surgery.
Along with these basic reasons responsible for choosing a cosmetic gum surgery, some unfortunate causes, like gum damage through accidents, also generate the need for the same. Nevertheless, a perfect smile remains the most popular reason why cosmetic gum surgery is performed at a large scale today.
