Some people smile when they show a quantity of gum that is unsightly since it is more significant than usual. That is, the gum has an excessive prominence, and the tooth seems very short or small.

This is what is known as the gingival smile. Given that for many people this excess gum is a problem or complex, there is a small surgical intervention that reduces the amount of gum we show when we smile.

This operation is aesthetic gingivectomy. Gingivectomy is a simple surgical procedure that involves slightly cutting the gum surrounding the tooth. In this way, the dental piece will be discovered more, and a remarkable improvement in the smile will be achieved, which will be more proportionate and aesthetic. With this, the teeth will appear larger, longer and less square.

There are several reasons why gums and jaws may require broken tooth treatment, including periodontal disease, trauma, and congenital anomalies. In particular, periodontal disease can significantly alter the natural appearance of the gums and teeth and give a smile an unsightly appearance.

New “cosmetic surgery” processes are now available in periodontics, effectively correcting aesthetic problems and restoring the natural beauty of the smile.

Here are some of the most common corrective treatments for gums and jaws:

Common gum treatments

Lengthening of crowns (remodeling of gums) – Crown lengthening is usually done to correct a smile showing “too much gum” or to reveal the tooth before corrective surgery. In some cases, the teeth are short and stubby and are partly covered with a gingival tissue because of genetics or gingivitis. Excess gum tissue can be easily removed to reshape the gum line, expose the length of the natural tooth, and provide a broader, more attractive smile. The same procedure is also used by dental hospital India to create a more aesthetic gingival contour for dental crowns and other restorative treatments.

Gum Grafts – Gum grafts are usually performed to correct a misaligned smile, or to restore gingival symmetry after treating periodontal disease. Periodontal disease causes recession of the gums; making teeth excessively “longer.” During a gum transplant, a thin strip of tissue is taken from the mouth and sewn at the site of the recession. Gum grafts are often used to reshape the contour of the gums and give the teeth a more attractive appearance.

Surgery for reduction of periodontal pockets – Periodontal diseases can spoil a smile with unattractive teeth, brownish gums and indentations of the crest. The purpose of pouch reduction surgery is to clean the surface of the tooth roots under the gum line. During this process, tartar, plaque, and bacteria that affect the teeth and gums will be removed.

The gingival is first gently removed from the tooth, then the tartar and plaque are removed using individual ultrasonic and manual instruments. An antimicrobial liquid can be administered to the area to destroy bacterial colonies and provide better natural healing of the pockets. Pocket reduction surgery is the best way to restore healthy gums and bones.