Gingival recontouring

Healthy gums that fit tightly against the necks of the teeth are an important part of a beautiful smile. But sometimes the gums grow and extend onto the front surface of the teeth, disrupting the natural balance between the length of the teeth and the height of the gums. To restore balance to your smile, we can perform a procedure called a gingivectomy or gum reduction.

At Blodgett Dental Care, we use different types of lasers to perform this procedure, most often without the need for shots. The laser gently removes the gum tissue we need to excise with little to no bleeding.  Post-operative discomfort is minimal, if not rare.

A gum reduction procedure is a safe and predictable way to remove excess gum tissue and improve the natural appearance of your smile.