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What is Gum Contouring and Reshaping?

Gum contouring surgery is a procedure performed to improve the appearance of smiles. It is also called gum reshaping or gum tissue sculpting surgery. Gum contouring surgery is performed to cosmetically improve the appearance of smiles or as part of gum surgery to treat gum diseases. Nonsurgical gum shaping procedures are also performed. Traditional gum contouring surgery takes about three hours to complete and laser gum contouring and radiosurgery may take about one to two hours.    

How is Gum Contouring and Reshaping performed?

Traditional gum contouring surgery is performed by the surgeon making an incision in the gum tissue. The surgeon may remove or graft bone or gum tissue as required to give gums the required shape and size. Laser gum surgery is performed using a diode laser to remove excessive gum tissue and give them an even appearance. Bi-polar electrosurgery using a radiosurgery unit and a low current to cut gum tissue is also used for gum contouring.   

Is Gum Contouring and Reshaping painful?

Traditional gum contouring surgery, laser gum surgery and radiosurgery are performed under local anaesthesia. Patients will not feel any pain during the procedure. They may experience swelling and discomfort after the procedure.    

When can I travel by air after Gum Contouring and Reshaping?

Patients can safely travel by air a week after gum contouring and reshaping, after getting the all clear from their dentist that they are fit to travel by air.

How long does recovery take after Gum Contouring and Reshaping?

It takes a week to ten days for patients to recover from traditional gum contouring surgery and laser gum contouring. Patients will recover from radiosurgery within a week.   

What after care is required after Gum Contouring and Reshaping?

Patients should frequently rinse their mouths, gently, with salt water. They should take prescribed medications correctly. Patients should not eat hard or chewy food products till gums are completely healed and the swelling has reduced. Patients should not eat too hot or too cold foods during the healing period. They should drink plenty of water or fruit juice during the recovery period.

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Foundation Dental Services - Sunshine Coast - Dental Clinic in Australia

Foundation Dental Services - Sunshine Coast

Shop 7, 128 Golf Links Road, Mountain Creek, Sunshine Coast
SUNSHINE COAST DENTAL IMPLANTS & PERIODONTIST At Foundation Dental Services, we specialise in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. We are also experts in the treatment of oral inflammation and severe gum disease, treating patients with severe gum problems using a range of surgical procedures. In addition, we are specially trained in the placement and repair of dental implants.
Gingival Contouring  
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Kawana Dental - Dr Stephen Laing

Kawana Dental

134a Pt Cartwright Drive, Buddina, 4575
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Family friendly dentistry is offered by this clinic located in Buddina, Queensland. A full range of services are offered by the clinic in a caring and comfortable environment. The clinic is fitted with the best available equipment and cutting edge techniques are used to help even the most phobic of patients to get the benefit of excellent dental care. Services offered by the clinic are examinations and hygiene services, general dental care, sedation dentistry, cosmetic smile makeovers, oral surgery, children’s dentistry and the surgical insertion of dental implants to replace missing teeth.
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National Periodontics -Sunshine Coast QLD - Dental Clinic in Australia

National Periodontics -Sunshine Coast QLD

64 Nicklin Way, Parrearra, 4575
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