How Veneers Can Help Your Gum Line

Great Smile Dental specializes in helping our patients build custom porcelain veneers. The porcelain veneers are key to our work as cosmetic dentists, but few people know that these tools can often help stabilize your gum line.

While the procedure itself doesn’t directly change your gumline, it can help receding gumlines with gum contouring— one of the steps to receive dental veneers. Dental veneers are also a great supplement to create a new look free from uneven gums.

Patients have come to us with uneven gums mainly stemming from genetics or poor dental habits. Whatever the case may be, you can rely on our team of highly educated cosmetic dentists to treat your gum line. Call our office today to learn more.

The Purpose of Veneers 

Dental veneers are porcelain shells that are used to cover up imperfections in your teeth. In addition to helping your gum line, dental veneers are great for:

• Tooth Cracks: Tooth cracks and chips can make it difficult to digest food and articulate yourself properly. Dental veneers are used to reconstruct your teeth after this damage.
• Enduring Tooth Stains: Our team will first suggest teeth whitening for patients dealing with tooth stains. If teeth whitening doesn’t seem to remove the stain, veneers can help.
• Tooth Gaps: Blunt trauma to your tooth or unaligned teeth can cause tooth gaps. Dental veneers are a great alternative to help seal these areas for minor damage.

Choosing Veneers For Your Gums

In most cases, uneven or painful gums stem from tooth decay and periodontal disease. In these cases, our team is happy to offer thorough tooth cleaning with laser treatment to clear out anything stopping you from an imperfect smile. Feel free to check out our General Dentistry page for more information.

Several cosmetic concerns for patients can build up over time through negative habits or neglectful practices. Some patients find it difficult to maintain other areas of their smile with unsatisfactory teeth. The dental veneer procedure allows patients to receive the full cosmetic dental package, allowing them greater peace of mind and confidence.

Dental veneers are advised for patients dealing with minor receding gums or who would like a more general improvement to their smile. If you are unsure about receiving dental veneers, we would be happy to talk through your options to see which treatment will best fill your needs.

How The Procedure Complements Your Gums 

During the dental veneer procedure, we will first need to align each of your gums to make sure that the veneer will fit on your teeth long-term. To accomplish this, we will need to slightly reshape your gums to help the dental veneers fit. The dental veneer is then placed on your smile and then sealed to help your teeth function naturally.

Some people don’t need any gum reshaping for veneers, but most do so they look natural and fit comfortably.

The Benefits of Caring for Your Receding Gums

Though an aligned smile can have many positive mental benefits, our team advises patients to handle receding gums to prevent a variety of health issues, including: 

• Bacteria Growth: Overgrown or receding gums give more room for bacteria to grow on your teeth. This bacteria can increase the chance of gum disease or further decay.
• Keep Your Teeth Strong: Your gums help anchor your teeth in place. Without the proper support, they may be prone to unalignment or broken teeth.
• Protect Your Jaw: Receding gum lines are not able to grow back naturally. Gums provide a cushion that keeps your jaw in place, helping you to move your mouth comfortably.

Align Your Gums With Porcelain Veneers 

Our team of nine specialized dentists has a wide range of dental expertise to fit your cosmetic needs. Take the next step towards a harmonious smile with the help of porcelain veneers. Call Great Smile Dental to schedule an appointment today.