Cosmetic Dentistry
Gum contouring reshapes the gum tissue to improve the balance of your smile. It can be used when the gums cover too much of the teeth or when the gumline is uneven.
It may be performed with a scalpel or a laser under local anaesthetic. Your dentist will first check that the underlying bone and gum health are suitable and explain the healing process.
Benefits
- Improves the balance of the smile
- Reveals more of the tooth surface
- Can even out the gumline
- Performed under local anaesthetic
- Often quick healing
What to Expect
- Assessment of gums, bone and smile line
- Marking of the planned gumline
- Local anaesthetic
- Gentle removal and reshaping of gum tissue
- Cleaning and protection of the area
- Aftercare instructions and follow-up
Frequently Asked Questions
The area is numbed. Mild soreness may follow, and your dentist will advise on managing it.
Initial healing often takes a week or two, though full settling of the gums may take longer.
The gum edge is not expected to regrow to its original position, but your dentist will explain what to expect for your case.
