Treatment
Gum Contouring
Teeth are only half of a smile — the gum line frames them. Reshaping an uneven or excessive gum line, gently and precisely, can balance a smile without touching the teeth at all.
A gummy or uneven smile
Some people show more gum than they would like when they smile; others have gum levels that sit unevenly across the front teeth. Careful contouring evens the frame so the teeth look longer, more symmetrical and better proportioned.
Precise and conservative
We assess exactly how much gum can be reshaped healthily — the biology sets the limit, not the wish list. Where a gummy smile is caused by muscle or jaw position rather than gum, we will tell you honestly and refer if that serves you better.
Often the finishing touch
Contouring is frequently the last, quiet step of a makeover — the detail that makes bonding or veneers look effortless rather than added. On its own, it can be a small change with a large effect.
How the process runs
- 01Assessment
We measure the gum and bone to see what can be reshaped healthily.
- 02Design
We map the new gum line to the proportions of your teeth and face.
- 03Contouring
The gum is reshaped precisely and comfortably under local anaesthetic.
- 04Healing review
A short review as it settles, and any planned restorative finishing.
About gum contouring
Is gum contouring painful?
It is done under local anaesthetic and most people describe mild tenderness for a few days afterwards, no more. We will give you clear aftercare.
Will the gum grow back?
Reshaped gum generally stays where it is placed when done within healthy limits. We assess carefully so the result is stable.
Can it fix any gummy smile?
Not always — some are caused by lip or jaw factors rather than gum. We will tell you honestly at assessment and refer if another approach suits you better.
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Curious whether gum contouring is right for you?
Book a smile-design consultation and we’ll give you an honest opinion — including when something simpler would serve you better.