Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery for a Healthy, Beautiful Smile
Your teeth may be the stars of your smile, but your gums are equally important. If you want a beautiful smile but aren’t satisfied with your gum aesthetics, cosmetic periodontal surgery in Conyers, Georgia, can help. At the Periodontal Center of Georgia, Drs. Jean-Max Jean-Pierre and Robert Creager use cosmetic periodontal surgery to correct an uneven gum line, gum recession, gummy smiles, and other gingival issues.
Why do I need cosmetic periodontal surgery?
Periodontal disease is the main reason many people opt for the services of a cosmetic periodontist. Infection-causing bacteria attack the space between teeth and gums, causing gum recession. Receded gums expose more of the tooth roots, ruining your smile aesthetics.Â
The doctor administers cosmetic periodontal surgery for a gingival recession to cover the exposed root surfaces to improve the smile’s appearance. The other reasons you may need cosmetic periodontal surgery include:
- To reshape an uneven gum line
- To remove excessive gum tissue
- To correct short or stubby teeth
- To prepare the gums for implant placement
Cosmetic gum surgery enhances your smile aesthetics by addressing the cosmetic concerns of the gingiva and the surrounding tissues. Ultimately, this cosmetic procedure improves the smile’s symmetry, proportion, and overall harmony, helping you achieve a more confident, attractive smile.
What are the different cosmetic periodontal treatments available?
Periodontal Center of Georgia offers numerous cosmetic periodontal treatments tailored to your unique needs.Â
Our treatments include:
- Crown lengthening: Do your gums appear more prominent when smiling? This is usually called a “gummy smile” and can be corrected by reshaping the gum line to expose more of the tooth. During this procedure, the doctor scales back some gingival tissues to achieve an optimal gum-to-tooth ratio for a more balanced, harmonious smile.Â
- Gum grafting: Periodontal disease can cause gums to pull away (recede) from the teeth, exposing your tooth roots. Exposed roots are more vulnerable to decay and extreme sensitivity. Additionally, gum recession affects your smile aesthetics by making your teeth appear longer than usual. Gum grafting corrects gingival recession by placing a gum graft on the receded area, creating a more aesthetically pleasing smile.Â
- Gum contouring: Do you have an uneven gum line? Gum contouring or reshaping can even out your gum line for a more natural look. Instead of scalpels and sutures, our practice uses a periodontal laser to remove excess or uneven gum tissues to achieve a balanced smile.Â
- Dental implants: Another detrimental effect of gum disease is tooth loss. If your gum disease is too advanced, you may lose one or several teeth. We offer dental implants to restore your oral function and smile aesthetics. Where the infection has destroyed your teeth-supporting structures, we’ll discuss additional procedures required before implant surgery.
Am I a suitable candidate for cosmetic periodontal surgery?
If you are considering periodontal surgery or want to learn more about the difference it can make for your smile, call (770) 767-0603 to schedule an appointment with the Periodontal Center of Georgia. Alternatively, you can visit us. We are conveniently located in Conyers, Georgia, but we serve the nearby locations of Decatur, Loganville, Social Circle, Madison, Stockbridge, and McDonough.