Gum contouring: everything you need to know

12/10/2021

An expert answers all your questions

Gum contouring may require less commitment than popular treatments such as veneers or composite bonding, but the results can be equally transformative. The process involves shaping the gums via a laser to best showcase your natural teeth, reducing a gummy smile and increasing symmetry in the process.

Here, Dr. Mitul Shah, specialist in periodontics at Chelsea Dental Clinic, answers your every question.

What is gum contouring?

“Gum contouring, also known as a ‘gum lift’, is a treatment that is designed to improve the proportions of your teeth and to reduce the amount of gum tissue shown when smiling, talking, or laughing. It involves the precise removal of excess gum and, where necessary, bone tissue around teeth, using a laser and microsurgical instruments. The results are instantaneous and capable of completely transforming your smile.”

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Gum contouring: everything you need to know