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Cosmetic Gum Lift

Contour your gum line with a cosmetic gum lift in Shrewsbury, PA

COSMETIC DENTIST SHREWSBURY, PA

DENTAL LASER GUM CONTOURING

A cosmetic gum lift in Shrewsbury, PA can help improve the symmetry

In our Shrewsbury practice, we meet with men and women who feel that their upper teeth are short, or are somehow overtaken by the amount of gum tissue that shows when they smile. Often, excessive tissue is to blame for what we call a “gummy smile,” not short teeth. Through innovative cosmetic dentistry procedures such as a laser or radiosurgery gum lift, a York County or New Freedom area patient who has a smile that is affected by too much gum tissue can have it corrected as part of a comprehensive and thorough approach to exquisite smile rejuvenation.

There is a part of your smile known as the smile line. This is the area that is visible when you smile, including the front teeth. The smile line is affected by factors such as:

Facial muscles

The size and shape of lips

The size and shape of teeth

Gum tissue

Get help today for your gummy smile in Shrewsbury, PA

READY TO GET A SMILE YOU CAN’T WAIT TO SHOW OFF?

A cosmetic gum lift is a permanent solution for improving your smile using a minor surgical procedure that offers astonishing results. You will find that you have more confidence in your smile with a more normal looking, more symmetrical gum line. Dr. Haywood and his experienced, highly trained staff provide coordinated and individualized care. If you have any questions about the large gum reshaping we call a “cosmetic gum lift” or any other cosmetic dental procedures, fill out our online form or call us at (717) 235-3871 today.

COSMETIC GUM LIFT SHREWSBURY, PA

USING TECHNOLOGY FOR A BEAUTIFUL SMILE

Cosmetic gum procedures are intended to remove and reshape gingival tissue to improve the aesthetics of your smile

We use modern-day technology to correct gummy smiles, and in so doing, achieve the ideal smile that you may not have been born with. Ideal proportions of the teeth are achieved by surgically moving the gums upward on the upper teeth when this is needed.

One of the technologies we use to minimize surgery is to move teeth with Invisalign clear braces. A precise knowledge of how to achieve gum lifting allows Dr. Haywood to achieve some of his best makeovers in greater York County PA when they are required.

Every treatment plan is devised based on the patient’s unique set of circumstances and physical makeup. When a small movement of the gum or just a little reshaping is needed, we can use the latest radio-surgical technology or our diode dental laser in almost all of our cases. When a major gum lift or minor gum recontouring is required, Dr. Haywood performs his hallmark procedure – The Haywood surgical smile makeover.

This procedure combines the necessary surgery with same-day, customized veneer restorations in our practice, which uniquely allows us to guide tissue healing and anticipate the ideal cosmetic result immediately. Undergoing the Haywood surgical smile makeover, you walk out of our office with an amazing gum and smile transformation the very same day!

If you live in the New Freedom – York area and have been living with a gummy smile, contact us for your gum lift consultation with Dr. Haywood at our Shrewsbury dentist office!

Porcelain Veneers, Complete Smile Makeover, and Invisalign in Shrewsbury, PA

OTHER COSMETIC DENTISTRY OPTIONS

Porcelain Veneers

Traditional porcelain veneers are made up of layered ceramics ideally less than ½ millimeter in thickness. They are thin but they are extremely strong when adhesively bonded to your teeth. Porcelain veneers are considered the ultimate procedure for improving the aesthetics of your smile.

Complete Smile Makeover

Exceptional porcelain veneers and complete smile makeovers create the most beautiful and long lasting smiles. Dr. Haywood is the most accomplished and experienced cosmetic dentist in our area. He has been seen in New Beauty Magazine, on WGAL and ABC2 Baltimore, and in multiple publications for his cosmetic dental extreme makeovers. We pride ourselves in creating the best smiles in York County and beyond.

Invisalign

Clear aligners are effective, affordable and much more attractive than traditional orthodontist wire braces. With Invisalign brand clear aligners, a straighter more beautiful smile is quickly attainable. At Southern York Smile Care, we offer affordable Invisalign orthodontic treatments with customized clear aligners from Invisalign. Call our dental office and ask about our Invisalign specials.

Check out some of our recent smile transformations

BEFORE & AFTER

Check out what our patients are saying in Shrewsbury, PA

TESTIMONIALS

Dr. Haywood, DDS is a fantastic cosmetic dentist. He is also a general dentist. I went to him because I was looking for a local dentist. I thought I had four cavities because my molars were hurting especially when eating. After a full exam and X-rays it was determined that I had four fractured molars. I got this probably from grinding my teeth and seizures from my epilepsy. They examined each tooth, making notes to make that tooth perfect aesthetically. After that they reviewed in detail their findings. They were very flexible with scheduling, trying to maximize services with a minimum of visits. The staff and Dr. Haywood are true professionals and friendly. My services were for four crowns, multiple tooth modifications, and a hard plastic night guard. I couldn’t recommend a better dentist to go to.

Dr. Haywood and his staff have been excellent with my dental wellbeing. I have been going to him for several years because another dentist informed me that I would need implants. I started with Dr. Haywood because he does the implant procedure from beginning to end right in his office. Dr. Haywood found that I had a very serious bacterial infection in my mouth which other dentists did not treat. This caused my teeth and gums to have problems. He did a bacterial DNA test and treated it the right way. Because of the long-term issue with this, some of my teeth deteriorated and that is the reason I now need implants. He and his staff have been very informative and have provided the necessary information for doing the implants and the proper procedures to have success in replacing several teeth. I have been very pleased with the excellent care and dedication that he and all of his staff have toward his patients. After many years of going to other dentists, I finally found Dr. Haywood and feel like I am on the right track for better dental health. So, if you need traditional routine dentistry or cosmetic dentistry, I highly recommend Dr. Haywood and his staff to do it the right way.

I wasn’t too fond of dentists, but started having issues with my teeth. Dr. Haywood was very nice. He examined my teeth and gums, took x-rays, and concluded that I had periodontal disease. He walked me through the procedure and how long it would take to get my gums and teeth back to being healthy again. Let me tell you, I didn’t ever think he’d be able to save my teeth, let alone make me love to smile again. But after about a year and half my teeth and gums look amazing. His staff is one of the best set of people I’ve ever met. Kathleen, Amanda, and the rest of the staff are also amazing. They are very kind and very knowledgeable. They will answer any and all of your questions and make sure that you’re comfortable even during any procedure you’re having. I highly recommend Dr. Haywood for all your dental needs.

Get your questions answered about gum contouring in Shrewsbury, PA

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does gum contouring last?

In most cases, gum contouring results are permanent and do not need to be redone. Typically, gums do not grow back after being shaped. Maintaining and cleaning the teeth professionally can help prevent infection or recession from changing your result.

Is gum contouring worth it?

For those with upper small teeth and big gums the effects are priceless! Gum contouring helps shape the spots where the gum extends lower than others, resulting in a straighter, more glamorous and adult looking smile. Usually a full size tooth is under the gums just waiting to be uncovered, making your smile bigger and more attractive.

How long does cosmetic gum lift take to heal?

General gum lift initial healing time is different for every one but usually is one week to ten days. Upper gum tissue take 10 to 18 weeks to fully mature. Final cosmetic dental procedures may not be able to be completed until after the critical smile related gum tissue has fully matured.

How painful is gum contouring?

Surgical procedures undoubtedly come with some amount of discomfort, however, the gum tissue is numb from a local anesthetic during the surgery, so no pain is felt during the process. Most patients share that there is minimal pain for the first 24 hours and that being careful with the area is normally all that needs to be done to stay comfortable.

What causes small teeth big gums?

The most common cause of a gummy smile is simply having too much gum tissue. As teeth grow, sometimes there’s an excess of gum tissue that covers too much of the teeth. If there is an underlying orthodontic problem, your gums may appear too big. In these cases orthodontics and a surgical gum lift should be considered.