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Contouring those unsightly Gums in Leeds

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

Unlike most other conditions in the mouth, the problem of having too much gum covering your teeth is one that you have probably inherited and had no control over, but you can do something about it in Leeds today. A ‘gummy’ smile is not an attractive one and can inhibit the way you promote yourself, yet for a very reasonable price, you can start to rid yourself of this problem in around 30 minutes. The laser has been a real blessing when it comes to dental procedures and in the removal of gum tissue, it is easy, healthy and because of the reduced damage it does, easy to recover from. There may be some follow up procedures, such as the fitting of veneers afterwards, but it will instil you with confidence afterwards. There is also another variation on the theme of the gummy smile and it’s where the lips retire too far above the teeth. This can be addressed also with a simple operation to pin the lips down with. Either way, getting your gums dealt with will improve the way you express yourself and in a wonderful way, set you free to smile again.

 

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The wonderful choices in Cosmetic Dentistry in Central Leeds

Monday, February 4th, 2013

From the fitting of braces and aligners to the placement of dental implants, cosmetic dentistry has come of age and you can have anything done to attain the perfect smile in central Leeds. Braces will straighten your teeth and get them into shape, whilst a dental implant, along with dentures and bridges can replace any teeth that have gone missing. In between these treatments, there are dozens more designed at making your teeth white, bright and healthy looking. Teeth whitening is the perfect answer to teeth that have faded; veneers and bonding do the same whilst covering up more complex problems such as years of wear and tear in your teeth. Laser contouring can help to remove excess gum growth that makes the teeth look small and insignificant. But not content with rectifying all problems inside your mouth, dentists also offer relief to lines around your lips and in fact, all around the face with botox and dermal fillers. Cosmetic dentistry is there to fix up any problems you may have with your smile and can help rectify the most complex of issues that have gone wrong in your mouth.

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Shaping your Gums in Central Leeds

Sunday, November 25th, 2012

Some people in central Leeds are blessed with perfection and never go through the basic woes that most others do when it comes to things that that are naturally inherited from forefathers: this is also true of the way our teeth and gums develop through life. One of the most unusual conditions in the mouth that fit this ancestral tree is the ‘gummy’ smile. This is where an abundance of tissue covering the teeth makes them look miniscule and tiny when someone smiles. But thanks to the modern ways that dental treatments have developed over the past few decades, this problem can be dismissed in around 30 minutes! And this has been down largely to the introduction of lasers into dental surgeries. Once your problem has been assessed, then the laser will remove all of the prominent gum tissue that is evident when you smile. It will not be painful, but it may cause discomfort- nothing that painkillers couldn’t address and it will be done within 30 minutes. Yes, you may need further work in the form of veneers or dental bonding, but the real deal here is that it will dramatically change the way you smile and project yourself in the future.

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Shaping your Gums in Central Leeds

Saturday, August 11th, 2012

The way we smile rather says everything about us in central Leeds- there is nothing more liberating and illuminating than to smile with confidence. For some of us however, it can be quite an ordeal to get to that level and it’s not just about the teeth either.

Some of us may have the problem of being cursed with too much gum and this can be a serious drawback to how we express ourselves and smile. You may be surprised to learn however that this issue can be corrected in just thirty minutes by your dentist with a little gum contouring and for around £200 it’s a steal.

Your dentist will first give you a local anaesthetic and then shape the gums by removing the excessive tissue with a laser- normally, this will only be done to the teeth that show when you smile. For a few days, you will have to be careful to keep your mouth free from infection by using a good anti-septic mouth-wash; you may also suffer some discomfort, but this can be checked will painkillers.

Once the gums have settled down, the dentist may advise that you have further cosmetic work done, either by having veneers fitted, or, you may be able to get away with some laser bleaching. Either way, you’ll be smiling after!

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Gum Contouring Available from Central Leeds Dentist

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

Gum contouring is a relatively new procedure that allows the reshaping of someone’s gum with the purpose of showing less of it when they smile. Gummy smiles affect a lot of people, while many have no problems, other may want it to be altered, it is an individual decision for each person and you should spend time thinking it through if you are considering it.

With a local anaesthetic, your dentist will make an incision above your gum line. Your gum line can then be moved further down (or up in the case of the bottom) the teeth. Above the gum line the root of your teeth are now exposed. Removing a piece of the lining of your mouth your dentist is able to transplant that piece of soft tissue into this new gap. Since the procedure is done very quickly all the tissue remains alive and will, with time, reconnect into a single piece of tissue as the blood vessels develop. After a recovery period your gums will look completely natural, the transplanted piece of soft tissue will be indistinguishable from the rest of your gums.

When recovering it is important to brush the gum line very gently, as to not slow the healing process. Smoking should be forgone during the recovery period due to the highly increased risk of infection. For a few weeks there may be some mild inflammation and tenderness of the gums, your dentist may prescribe you medication if they deem it necessary. Your Central Leeds dental practice will be able to answer all your questions regarding gum contouring and help you decide with the process if right for you.

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Contouring Your Gums in Leeds

Sunday, June 10th, 2012

Cosmetic dentistry is a wonderful and beautiful thing, affording all of the beautiful people of Leeds to smile with adorable confidence. There is not really a thing a dentist cannot do to your teeth these days and that is all down to the fantastic technology they have in their hands. But they can also do things to your gums as well especially when it comes to contouring with a laser. This technique is can be used to remove dead tissue caused by gum disease, but it has become favourite among people who suffer from a ‘gummy’ smile. It is an extremely quick and inexpensive treatment; once you are in the chair, the excess gum tissue that affects your smile are removed with a laser in around half an hour and costs around £200-300. Because they laser is so precise, the healing process is quick and after a few days of minor discomfort, that can be dampened down by the use of mouth-washes and mild painkiller. Some further cosmetic treatment may be required to protect the newly exposed teeth which may lack enamel- this comes in the form of veneers. There is also a reverse answer to smile contouring whereby the lips retreat too far over the teeth and expose too much smile. In this case, an operation can be performed to lower the lip and prevent from over retracting. So, get your chin up, get out there and smile your face off.

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That ‘Gummy Smile’ in Central Leeds

Saturday, June 9th, 2012

It is a fairly unusual condition to have in central Leeds, but having a ‘gummy’ smile can be as equally distressing for someone as having crooked teeth. Sometimes the gums tend to cover a lot of the teeth which makes them look very short when you smile and this can greatly impair your confidence and affect the way you talk to people. It is a generic thing but one that modern dentistry has an answer to and in the scheme of things, it is a very easy problem to solve. Once you have seen your dentist, you will then check in for a thirty minute session and the excess gum tissue will be removed from the teeth that affect your smile with laser surgery- there is no need to reduce the gum tissue from the back teeth. For a few days, there may be some discomfort, but that can be countered with painkillers and antiseptic mouthwashes. In a lot of cases, further cosmetic treatment will be required for the teeth; veneers or laser bleaching can be used to ensure the teeth look their best and protect the new bare parts of the teeth, but veneers will also ensure that the new contoured gums have something to rest on. The treatment is also surprisingly inexpensive to have done so if you have problems with your ‘gummy’ smile, get it done and set your smile free for the first time in your life.

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Shaping Your Gums in Leeds

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Most people in Leeds would normally associate a problematic smile as being caused by crooked or ‘buck’ teeth, but for some, it can be quite the opposite, and they simply do not have enough of their teeth showing to smile with, because they have too much gum showing. Yet as opposed to those with problem teeth, a ‘gummy smile’ can be put right normally, in just one visit to the dentists and thanks to the use of laser technology, the gums can be trimmed away and then shaped to show much more of the teeth and you only need a local anaesthetic as well. Normally, only a few teeth will need to be done in order to get the smile back though for some, this may only be the start of on-going cosmetic treatments, for example, some teeth may require veneers in order to complete the smile. Because of the nature of laser treatment, it seals blood vessels as it goes along so the healing process is much faster and less painless than if the procedure was done with a scalpel. There will be some discomfort after the surgery but it won’t last for long and can be catered for will painkillers and anti-viral mouth-washes. The whole process is also very painless on your pocket too; if you shop around, some start from as little as £150- that’s cheap for a beautiful smile.

 

 

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Treating a ‘Gummy’ Smile in Central Leeds

Saturday, May 12th, 2012

Some people in central Leeds are blessed with having great teeth, others have to have corrective treatment in order to get great teeth. For some people however, they may have great teeth, yet are born with far too much gum that tends to make the teeth look very small indeed and greatly inhibit the smile. Sometimes the appearance of showing to much gum can be caused by a high lip line when smiling. In both cases, it can induce a lack of self-confidence into a person and reduce their ability to be outgoing, but help is at hand in both instances. Where there is too much gum giving that ‘gummy smile’, the gums can be reduced with surgery to show more of the teeth and make them appear a lot longer; the surgery is quite simple though the healing times vary between the treatment being carried out by a scalpel or by a laser- lasers do very little damage to the gums, hence heal faster. In some cases, the dentist may advocate the use of veneers to complete the smile. In the case of a high lip line, surgery can help to prevent the lips riding too high when smiling and by doing so, stops the lip from going any higher than the top of the teeth. Both are very simple procedures and the outcome very rewarding.

 

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Contouring Gums in Leeds is Far Scarier than it Sounds

Friday, April 13th, 2012

What is gum contouring?

Gum contouring is a procedure that involves removing tiny portions of the gum tissue and the procedure can be carried out using either a scalpel or a laser beam. Gum contouring is also known as gum re-shaping.

When is gum contouring used?

Gum contouring is most commonly used to treat a gummy smile, which occurs when the gum tissue covers a large amount of the teeth. A gummy smile is not a dental condition, but it can have serious implications for an individual’s self-esteem and confidence. A gummy smile makes the teeth look short and small, which affects the balance and overall appearance of the smile. Gum contouring is a very simple and safe procedure and it can make a massive difference to the aesthetic of the smile.

What does the procedure involve?

Gum contouring is carried out using a scalpel or laser technology, and involves trimming tiny pieces of gum away to show more of the tooth structure and make the smile look more attractive. Gum contouring is carried out under local anaesthetic and typically takes less than one hour. The procedure sounds much more daunting than it is in real life and is actually one of the most simple, safe and effective treatments and the results are always very impressive. If you want to find out more about gum contouring in Leeds, do not hesitate to give us a call!

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