Hi there! Hope this finds you well.
In my usual practice, during the initial consult, I will take some measurements on the teeth that I will be correcting, specifically the width of the tooth.
From that, I will derive the ideal length for that specific tooth if I were to follow the golden proportions. We have a fancy equation that we use for that. And with every diagnosis and treatment planning, we have to make sure that length is in congruent, or applicable to the specific individual through some planning in the mouth or with photos.
Gum recontouring traditionally was, and still is, sometimes carried out with a scalpel. However with the advent of technology especially in laser dentistry, it can be carried out with dental lasers. And because of the technology, I do see that patients have minimal discomfort, and can easily go back to their daily routine the very next day.
Even though discomfort is fairly minimal, I would still advise my patients:
- to be careful with the sites, and
- to brush them gently, and
- like what Dr Kelvin mentioned, to particularly avoid foods that are sharp and crunchy.
Cheers!
Kenneth
