Are you embarrassed that you show too much gum is showing when you smile? Does this stop you smile? Is your gum line uneven or receding? If so, then gum reshaping (or contouring) could be for you. With gum reshaping, these problems can be done alone or in combination with other cosmetic dentistry treatments such as a smile makeover or porcelain veneers.
Gum Contouring
Gum contouring can be a simple as removing some of the gum tissue to eliminate a ‘gummy’ smile or more complicated, involving removal of both bone and gum tissue. If just a small amount of tissue needs to be removed, a diode laser can be used to remove tissue with anesthesia.
If you feel you have too much gum showing when you smile or that your teeth look too short, this treatment could be for you. Excess gum tissue can be trimmed away using a special laser, which also seals blood vessels and therefore minimises bleeding.
Following gum reshaping the results are immediate although your gums maybe a little swollen. Healing can range from a few days up to a few weeks, which depends on a person to person.
Having a gum reshaping will improve appearance, symmetry and gum levels. This will also help the health of the gums long term. The balance and proportion of the smile will be greatly improved.
