Gum Lift
Healthy pink gum tissue compliments and frames the teeth. Gum tissue that is red, swollen, or uneven detracts from teeth that are otherwise healthy. Our first order of business is to get the gums into a healthy state. Dr. Beougher and Dr. Irvine’s trained hygiene team will restore the gums to a perfectly healthy state.
Once the gum tissue is healthy and pink, we will cosmetically evaluate the gumline for the proper contours of tissue. A common problem is unsymmetrical gum tissue, which makes the teeth appear to be of different lengths. Dr. Beougher and Dr. Irvine are often able to perform minimal contouring of the gum tissue to a more esthetically balanced appearance. This procedure is called a gum lift. Generally, gum tissue heals quickly with little discomfort.
The cosmetic gum lift is a remarkably simple cosmetic procedure that can make a tremendous difference to one's smile. contact our Plano, Texas office to determine if you are a candidate for this procedure.
Am I a candidate?
A gum lift is typically performed when:
• The gums do not move back naturally when a new tooth emerges
• The lip is unusually high such that the gum line becomes clearly visible
• There are problems: periodontitis, dryness and tooth decay beyond a certain extent can necessitate the procedure.
• There is irritation due to the braces present
• There is abnormal wear and tear of the teeth which in turn makes the normal gum line look abnormal.
