Have you been looking in the mirror at your gums rather than your teeth? Find out how laser gum reshaping might fit into smile planning, and what the dentist would check first.
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Perhaps your teeth look short, or your gumline sits unevenly from one side to the other. Garden City residents who feel this way sometimes search for a laser as the fix. Contouring is indeed one of the uses a dentist may consider, whether the reasons are cosmetic, functional or tied to restorative work.
Appearance alone cannot settle the matter, though. Healthy planning means looking at the cause, along with the tissue and your overall dental picture. At our clinic on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg, that assessment comes before any talk of technique.
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Showing the dentist which part of your gumline bothers you gives the evaluation a clear starting point.
Before any reshaping is considered, the dentist looks into why the tissue looks the way it does.
We will talk through what contouring could offer in your case, along with what it cannot achieve.
A change to the gumline deserves careful thought. These are the matters generally worked through before a laser would touch your gum tissue.
Contouring is not only about looks. It can also be considered when gum position matters for how a tooth functions or is restored.
Laser contouring is one possibility among others. The final recommendation may instead be a conventional instrument, or a combination.
Cosmetic hopes are welcome in this conversation. They are just considered alongside the health of the tissue, not ahead of it.
If the dentist considers laser reshaping suitable and you choose to go ahead, the area to be treated is explained to you beforehand. The procedure then generally follows this pattern.
Request your visitYou and the dentist review precisely which section of gum is planned for treatment, and you have room to ask anything before giving consent.
Protective eyewear is supplied, the site can be isolated as needed, and a comfort measure such as local anesthetic is selected for the work.
The laser, at controlled settings, is applied to the agreed section of gum and no further.
You will go over how to clean the area and what to eat, plus any symptoms to look out for and when to come back.
A clear idea of what bothers you is more useful than the right vocabulary. If you have other plans for your smile, mention them too, since those can affect the order of treatment.
Because the procedure and its extent vary, ask about estimated costs and appointment length when you get in touch. Cosmetic treatment may be treated differently by insurance plans, so check yours.
Talking about your gumline comes before any treatment.
People can feel awkward raising how their smile looks, or worry that the concern seems vain. It isn’t. Tell us as much or as little as you like, and we will take it from there.
Showing the exact part of your smile you have in mind can say more than trying to find the right words.
How the area feels during treatment varies, and anesthetic could be part of the plan, so feel free to ask about it.
An elective change need not be decided on the spot. Questions are welcome before you consent.
While the tissue settles
Newly treated tissue needs time, and how long depends on the extent of the procedure and your own healing. Follow what you are told, and resist the urge to judge the result too early.
Your instructions on brushing and food are specific to the contoured section, so stick with them for as long as advised.
The treated gum can be tender, swollen or temporarily sensitive. Contact the clinic if this is more than you were told to expect or it is worsening.
A follow-up gives the dentist the chance to look at the tissue and hear your impressions of how it is settling.
Is the area healing in a way that concerns you? Pick up the phone and ask.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Garden City is one of the areas in the north part of Winnipeg, and laser consultations for residents are held at our clinic, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street. Tap the directions link to see the address on a map.
A request sent by form is not yet a booking, and you will hear from the clinic about timing. Should your gums suddenly become a pressing problem, call the clinic directly.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about laser dentistry in Garden City.
Ask our teamIt may be one option, depending on why your gums appear as they do. The dentist has to look at the cause first, because reshaping tissue is not suitable for every smile.
We cannot promise a particular look. The dentist can explain what might be realistic for your tissue, including the limits of contouring, once you have been assessed.
No. Reshaping may also be planned for functional reasons or to prepare for restorative work, and your examination will show whether any of these applies.
Some soft-tissue procedures avoid them, while others need them. It comes down to where the tissue is, how deep the work goes and what the procedure is meant to accomplish.
That depends on your plan and the reason for the procedure. Ask for an estimate and share your insurance or CDCP details, keeping in mind that coverage cannot be confirmed from this page.
Mention your gumline in the form here, or say so when you phone (204) 338-3003. An assessment on McPhillips Street is the first thing to arrange.
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Garden City residents can send a request today, and the clinic will respond about arranging your assessment.
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