Gum Contouring

‘Gummy smile’, or when too much gum tissues are showing when smiling, can be corrected through a gum contouring treatment. While a gummy smile does not necessarily affect the overall oral health of the individual, it can adversely affect that individual’s confidence level. People who have gummy smiles often feel self-conscious and/or awkward while out in the public such as when posing for photographs.

The good news is that modern dentistry designed plethora of solutions in improving the smile aesthetics. One of these solutions is gum contouring.

Gum contouring refers to the process of reducing the amount of gum tissues found around the teeth. A simple and fast procedure, gum contouring aims to create a balanced, nice-looking, confident smile.

We employ gum-contouring treatment for those patients who otherwise feel embarrassed of the excessive gum tissue. We understand what a full and healthy smile can make to an individual. We offer this treatment to make sure that the patients are maximizing their smiles with perfectly contoured gums.

Gum Contouring Procedure

• Before the actual procedure, local anesthetics will be administered to numb the gums and prevent pain.
• Afterwards, the dentist will identify the right amount of gum tissue that needs removal.
• Then, the dentist will trim away the excess gum tissues, allowing the tooth structure to become more visible and thus providing the teeth with lengthened appearance.
• Finally, the dentist will reshape the gums .

Post Gum Contouring Treatment

After the treatment, you may feel slight discomfort and swelling. These effects should subside quickly. The dentist may prescribe over-the-counter medication to ease pain and soreness.

It only takes a short period of recovery time. During the first few days following treatment, patients are advised to gargle with salt-water. Brushing the teeth may require special care, as the gums may get more sensitive after the treatment.