Gum contouring — also known as gingivoplasty, gingivectomy or laser gum contouring surgery — is a procedure that involves reshaping the gum tissue around certain teeth. Gum contouring is done for a variety of reasons, but it’s typically done to correct a dental issue or as a cosmetic procedure.
Gingivoplasty is minor surgery performed to reshape your healthy gum tissue. Dr. John Koutsoyiannis at Sohosmile may also perform the procedure if he needs to remove diseased gum tissue for health reasons. Thanks to technological advancements, Dr. John achieves both through laser gum contouring, a procedure that’s not invasive.
Conditions Requiring Gum ReductionIf your gums are uneven — or if they cover too much or too little of your teeth — gum contouring surgery is considered a cosmetic procedure. That means your insurance may not cover it. If your gum tissue is diseased, it becomes a medically necessary procedure. Other conditions that cause you to need laser gum contouring include:

Gummy smile. Excess tissue covers your teeth, making them appear shorter than they really are.
Asymmetrical gums. When your gums are uneven because of damage they’ve sustained or from previous dentistry procedures, corrective surgery can make a huge difference in your smile.
Cleft gums. In some instances, this is a congenital condition. In others, necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is the reason for clefts in your gums.
Enlarged gums. Swollen gums that cover up too much of your teeth may be a sign of a dangerous infection. Typically, this condition is caused by improper brushing or flossing, changes in hormones, chemotherapy, gum disease, the use of tobacco or irritation caused by the dental products you use.
If you have any of these symptoms, schedule an appointment with your periodontics dentist in Manhattan. The sooner, the better. Laser gum contouring can improve all these conditions, so don’t delay!

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