Reshape or Rehabilitate Your Gums

Gum tissue provides a vital protective barrier for your teeth and jawbone. When there’s too much of it, however, you may want to have some of it removed. When what’s there is not healthy, you may need to have some of it removed. Either way, Dr. Jack O’Neill can assist you by performing a gingivectomy—a procedure during which he eliminates specific parts of your gums, or gingiva. A cosmetic gingivectomy is very effective in fixing gummy smiles, where excessive gum tissue dominates your mouth. After the procedure, your teeth will appear longer and your gums shorter, creating a more balanced and beautiful smile. If some of your gum tissue has become diseased to the extent that it cannot be treated, Dr. O’Neill will remove the unhealthy tissue. This will prevent the spread of the disease and future recurrence of infection. As a board-certified periodontist, Dr. O’Neill has a passion for restoring the health and beauty of your gums. See what he can do for you here in our Shreveport, LA office.