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Gum Reshaping and Gingival Recontouring in Midlothian, VA

An uneven gumline or excess gum tissue can affect the appearance of your smile. At Kreuzer Family Dentistry in Midlothian, we evaluate whether gum reshaping is an appropriate way to address your concerns.

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In 2025, Dr. Kreuzer was named a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy — one of dentistry's highest international honors, held by fewer than one percent of dentists worldwide. She is also a 2019 Fellow of the Virginia Dental Association, nominated by her peers.

Understanding gingival recontouring

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In 2025, Dr. Kreuzer was named a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy — one of dentistry's highest international honors, held by fewer than one percent of dentists worldwide. She is also a 2019 Fellow of the Virginia Dental Association, nominated by her peers.

Gingival recontouring reshapes selected areas of gum tissue. The best approach depends on why excess tissue is present, your gum health, and the underlying tooth and bone anatomy. Some concerns require a different procedure or specialist care.

what to expect

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In 2025, Dr. Kreuzer was named a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy — one of dentistry's highest international honors, held by fewer than one percent of dentists worldwide. She is also a 2019 Fellow of the Virginia Dental Association, nominated by her peers.

Dr. Kreuzer examines your gums and discusses the changes you hope to make. When laser gum reshaping is appropriate, we explain the treatment, comfort measures, and healing process before proceeding. You receive aftercare instructions and guidance on follow-up.

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