Gummy smile? Uneven gumline? Damaged tissue? Specialty gingivoplasty care to the rescue!

As specialists, Drs. Jean-Max Jean-Pierre and Robert Creager have the training, experience, and technologies to perform many treatments to fight gum disease and other conditions that can damage the supportive tissues in the jaw. Gingivoplasty may be an appropriate service to correct an overly gummy smile or otherwise unbalanced gumline. The Periodontal Center of Georgia in Conyers may also recommend gingivoplasty to resolve the effects of gum disease.

What is gingivoplasty?

This procedure involves the gums that surround, support, protect, and frame the teeth. By reshaping the gumline, our specialists can achieve a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing smile while also halting the progression of periodontal disease to prevent further damage to the gums. It’s like giving your gums and smile a clean slate!

How is gingivoplasty performed?

While techniques vary depending on your unique goals and needs, the procedure largely involves numbing the treatment site with a local anesthetic. Our specialists then use their skills and specialized tools to precisely trim and recontour gum tissue. This step is fundamental to the gingivoplasty procedure. And depending on your specific needs, it can be used to create a more attractive gumline and smile, as well as support healing and encourage healthy reattachment of the gums to the teeth. A healthy, balanced gumline also supports easier and more effective brushing and flossing to sustain your oral health and prevent future damage.

How long does it take to heal and get results?

Of course, every patient’s experience with treatment varies. Generally, gingivoplasty can get almost instant results in terms of an improved appearance. As any swelling goes down following treatment, full results will become apparent. We will also provide you with specific instructions on how to manage swelling, discomfort, and sensitivity as your mouth heals. Our team will advise on the right foods and oral care to support fast and predictable healing. It is also important to maintain follow-up appointments as recommended by Drs. Jean-Pierre and Creager. During these visits, they will evaluate the condition of your gums to see how your body is responding to treatment. It is essential to maintain long-term gum care with consistent and thorough oral hygiene at home and routine visits to your dentist’s office for ongoing professional cleanings and exams.

Why should I choose the Periodontal Center of Georgia?

As a specialty center, our doctors have advanced training beyond dental school in periodontics. No one knows conditions that affect the gums and other supportive structures and tissues in your mouth (the periodontium) better than a periodontist. Specialty practices have also invested in the latest technologies to support advanced treatments and complement our periodontists’ considerable and extensive expertise. Our practice in Conyers, Georgia, is so highly regarded that other dentists and dental professionals trust their patients to us. They often turn to our team to successfully care for often complex and challenging needs, and no situation is too complex or challenging for us.

To speak with a member of our team about your specific concerns or needs, call (770) 767-0603 today.