Gum Contouring
What Is Gum Contouring? The Basics of Treatment
A prominent gum line can affect the appearance of your smile. Prominent gums can also harbor bacteria, making your gums red and swollen, and increasing your risk for gum disease. Gum contouring can address both of these issues and more.
Reshaping the Gums
Gum contouring safely reshapes your gums to produce a healthy and beautiful frame for your teeth. Once performed with a scalpel, advanced technology allows us to complete the sculpting process with a soft tissue dental laser.
Good Candidates for Gum Contouring
During your visit to our Albuquerque dental practice, Dr. Slaman will assess your candidacy for periodontal treatment. Ideal candidates share some common traits.
Good Dental Health
Healthy teeth and gums are necessary to undergo any cosmetic treatment. During a consultation, Dr. Slaman will ensure that you do not have active tooth decay or gum disease.Gummy Smiles
If you have a gummy smile, undergoing this dental procedure can effectively lengthen each affected tooth. Gum contouring reduces gum prominence for a more natural-looking appearance.Asymmetrical Gum Line
An asymmetrical gum line can make your teeth appear uneven and poorly shaped. Gum contouring will sculpt your gums, making your smile appear more uniform and balanced in the process.Crown Lengthening
In some cases, additional tooth structure must be uncovered to prep for a restoration, such as a dental crown. Gum therapy is useful in removing small amounts of soft tissue for a proper fit.Laser Gum Contouring Produces Dramatic Results
Improving Patient Experience during Treatment
Dr. Slaman has high standards and more than 25 years of experience. His Albuquerque dental center is committed to advanced, patient-centered dentistry. In addition to blankets, headphones, and other amenities in the waiting room, these are three ways we make the gum contouring process easier for everyone.
Laser Technology
Laser dentistry with Waterlase allows for very precise removal of excess gum tissue. With no scalpel needed, the contouring procedure is safer and faster, and recovery is easier.
Sedation Dentistry
Some patients may feel stressed during dental visits. That's why we offer oral conscious sedation. This sedation method helps patients feel completely relaxed during procedures.
Payment Options
To make cosmetic gum reshaping affordable, we're proud to accept CareCredit® financing and offer in-office payment plans. These options will help you get the smile you deserve.
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Sky Blue
2020
After doing much research looking for a dentist, I luckily found Dr. Slaman. Numerous positive reviews about him was the reason I decided to see him. He has a modern office with the most up to date advanced dental technology. Dr. Slaman and his staff are warm, friendly and professional. I only wish I had known about Dr. James Slaman DDS, PC a long time ago. I highly recommend Dr. Slaman.
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Mike Salmon
2019
Without a doubt the best dental practice in the Albuquerque area. Dr. Slaman is highly competent and personable. His staff is, without exception, kind, considerate and just plain nice! The whole experience is geared to putting the patient at ease knowing care is first rate. I felt like I was treated to the VIP level at all times. It is rare to find an entire organization where you can’t find a single suggestion for improvement, but the Dr. Slaman team is as near to perfect as you can get!
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