Your gum tissue may not seem important, but its job functions include everything from providing a protective barrier for your teeth to creating a symmetrical and attractive tooth-to-gum ratio when you smile. Even seemingly esthetic concerns, like a “gummy” smile, can affect the health of the teeth hidden beneath. And the chronic infection and inflammation characterized by gum disease can damage oral structures and aggravate systemic problems like diabetes and heart disease. We’ll help keep your gum tissue and mouth healthy with specialized periodontal services such as soft tissue recontouring or a gingivectomy in Augusta, GA. Our general dentists are specially trained in periodontal treatments and will bring function back to your smile while ensuring it’s naturally beautiful as well