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RESHAPING YOUR GUMS (Understanding Gum Contouring In Singapore)
Gum Contouring (Gingivoplasty) in Singapore: Enhance Your Smile
What is Gum Contouring?
Gum contouring is a dental procedure aimed at improving your oral health and smile by adjusting the gum line. This procedure can be performed using traditional methods with scalpels or more modern techniques like laser surgery, depending on the specific needs and goals of the patient. Surveys reveal that about 10% of adults seek cosmetic dental procedures like gum contouring (also known as gingivoplasty) for a better oral appearance. More details can be found below: read on to find out if you're a suitable candidate!
Types of Gum Contouring
Types of Gum Contouring
Here's a look at the various types of gum contouring, each tailored to meet specific aesthetic and health needs.
1. Laser Gum Contouring
Offers a minimally invasive alternative with a precision laser, leading to reduced recovery times and less discomfort. Ideal for patients seeking a quick improvement in gum-to-tooth ratio with minimal downtime.
2. Traditional Gum Contouring
Utilises scalpels or lasers for precise adjustments to the gum line, aimed at enhancing the proportion between gums and teeth. This method tends to involve a longer recovery period and may offer more dramatic improvements for extensive reshaping needs.
3. Celebrity Gum Contouring
Specifically designed for those in the public eye, focusing on creating a flawless smile. This tailored approach often combines various techniques and is part of a broader cosmetic dental makeover.
4. Gum Contouring For Receding Gums
Addresses gum recession by possibly grafting tissue to rebuild the gum area. This method not only improves the aesthetics of the smile but also enhances oral health by protecting tooth roots.
5. Gum Contouring After Braces
Targets uneven gum lines post-orthodontic treatment, perfecting the smile by adjusting the gum line to better reveal the teeth. This option is ideal for correcting a "gummy smile" or enhancing tooth exposure after braces removal.
Gum Contouring Benefits
- Aesthetic Improvement: Achieve a balanced gum-to-teeth ratio for an appealing smile.
- Oral Health: Deter tooth decay and mitigate tooth sensitivity.
- Improved Smile Line: Your smile line is enhanced, elevating your self-confidence.
- Cosmetic Dentist Expertise: Benefit from a cosmetic dentist’s skills in gum reshaping.
- Even Gum Line: Uneven gum lines are smoothed out, promoting a uniform appearance.
Gum Contouring Benefits
Gum Contouring Techniques
Here are some gum contouring techniques used in Singapore:
- Laser Gum Contouring: This minimally invasive procedure uses a laser to move back your gum line. It's done under local anaesthetic.
- Gum Graft Surgery: In selected cases, gum graft surgery can be performed to cover the gum recession area and minimise further recession and the loss of its underlying bone¹.
- Surgical Crown Lengthening: For larger volume gum reshaping, surgical crown lengthening that also re-contours the underlying bone may be required.
- Electrocautery: For very minimal reshaping, electrocautery can be used. This does not require stitches, produces minimal bleeding, and heals rapidly.
Gum Contouring Techniques
What is a Gummy Smile?
1. A gummy smile is when your smile shows more gum than is typically aesthetically pleasing.
2. Excess gum tissue over your teeth can make them appear short.
3. An uneven gum line may make your teeth look asymmetrical.
4. Visit a cosmetic dentist for potential improvement to boost your self-confidence.
A gummy smile can lead to a host of dental issues. Enlist the help of the Nuffield team today!
What Causes a Gummy Smile?
- Genetic predisposition: Your genes often determine your gum line's natural contour and the proportion of gum to teeth, which can sometimes result in a gummy appearance.
- Health problems: Certain conditions can lead to a gummy smile, for example, periodontal disease, affecting gum health and potentially altering the gum line.
- Swelling from infections: Bacterial infections in the gums can cause swelling, sometimes making your smile appear gummier.
- Medication side effects: Some medications have side effects that include gum tissue overgrowth, contributing to a gummy smile.
- Even gum lines: A visually pleasing smile typically features an even gum line; deviations from this can make your smile seem gummy.
What Causes a Gummy Smile?
Are There Subsidies for Gum Contouring in Singapore?
- Typically viewed as a cosmetic, elective procedure; no general subsidies (such as CHAS and Medisave) are available.
- Dental Insurance: Some policies may offer partial coverage under specific terms. Check with your provider.
Are There Subsidies for Gum Contouring in Singapore?
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Why Choose Nuffield Dental?
Nuffield Dental is a one-stop, multi-disciplinary dental care centre in Singapore. At Nuffield, we put you first. We believe in providing personalised service for each patient.
Nuffield Dental is a one-stop, multi-disciplinary dental care centre. Here at Nuffield Dental, we pride ourselves of our personalised oral care for each and every one of our patients. We need to make sure you get all the help you need to make your dental procedures comfortable, accessible and seamless.
Our dentists have specialised in implant dentistry and oral surgery for 20+ years. We have accredited dental providers who are skilled in the area of dental implant surgery.
Gum Contouring Costs in Singapore?
Please call one of our Nuffield Dental clinics in Singapore for pricing details.
