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Everything you need to know about Gum
Contouring
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How Gum Contouring Works
 Gum
countering, also known as gingival re-contouring or tissue sculpting, is a
cosmetic dental procedure, which is used to shape uneven gums. It is mostly used to
treat the overgrown or uneven gum tissue.
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most cases, your gums after the procedure are healthier as the pocket depths of
spaces that are formed between your gums and teeth are narrower, which makes it
easier to clean and reduce the chances of plague.
 If
your periodontist concludes that simple contouring is not sufficient to correct
your gum line, they may suggest you crown lengthening. It is a procedure where part
of the gum, and in some cases the underlying bone, is removed in order to change
the anatomy of your teeth. If the surgery involves the alteration of bone, it will
require stitches and the duration of recovery will generally be longer compared to a
typical gum contouring.
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