Cosmetic dental concerns can often be related to the health and appearance of your gums. Gum disease or a natural gum line that sits too high or low on the teeth can affect how your smile looks- often causing people to feel embarrassed about their overall appearance.
Dr. Robert Cain is an experienced periodontist in the Hardin Valley area. In addition to offering advanced treatment options for periodontal disease and missing teeth , Dr. Cain can work with you to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing gum line with cosmetic gum contouring treatments.
Cosmetic Gum Contouring
Having a beautiful, radiant and balanced smile can improve your self confidence and protect your teeth and gums from further damage. Dr. Cain offers patients natural looking results designed to compliment the patients features.
- Crown lengthening: A “gummy smile” can cause your teeth to appear short. When you smile you may notice that the focus of your smile is on your large gum surface. The crown lengthening procedure exposes more of the tooth surface and can be used to improve the aesthetics of your smile. Crown lengthening can also it make easier for Dr. Cain to perform other dental services if needed.
- Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation: Receding gums are both a cosmetic and oral health concerns. Receding gums can expose tooth roots, cause tooth loss or lead to bone recession. Dr. Cain can use the pinhole gum rejuvenation technique to restore the health and aesthetics of the smile. The Pinhole procedure is a unique non-surgical procedure to restore both gum health and a more natural looking smile.
Schedule An Appointment
Restoring the health and aesthetic balance to your gums can help you improve your self confidence and protect the health of your teeth and bone structure. This will provide the opportunity to learn more about the health of your smile and what treatments or procedures can meet your needs. Contact us at (865) 280-1173 or request an appointment online.
