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Gum contouring reshapes an uneven or excessive gum line to balance your smile. Often done with a laser, it can correct a 'gummy smile,' even out the gums or expose more of the teeth, creating a more harmonious, confident smile with a quick recovery.
Gum contouring reshapes an uneven or excessive gum line to balance your smile. Often done with a laser, it can correct a 'gummy smile,' even out the gums or expose more of the teeth, creating a more harmonious, confident smile with a quick recovery.
The most common questions about this treatment
The area is numbed with local anaesthesia, so you should not feel pain during the procedure. Afterwards, mild tenderness or sensitivity for a few days is normal, especially with laser contouring which tends to be gentle.
A gummy smile is when a large amount of gum shows above the teeth when you smile, making teeth look short. Gum contouring reshapes the gum line so more of the tooth shows for a balanced look.
Reshaped or removed gum tissue does not grow back in the same way, so results are generally long-lasting. In some cases gums can change over time, and minor refinement is occasionally needed.
Recovery is usually quick — mild tenderness for a few days and soft foods at first. Most people return to normal routines almost immediately, with the gums fully settling over a few weeks.
On its own, gum contouring needs only about 1–3 days. If it is part of a smile makeover with veneers or crowns, plan for the longer makeover timeline.
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Gum contouring (gingivoplasty) gently removes or reshapes excess gum tissue, usually with a precise dental laser that also limits bleeding. It is used cosmetically to treat a gummy smile or uneven gums, and is often combined with veneers or crowns within a smile makeover for a balanced gum-to-tooth proportion.
Gum contouring is a quick, in-office procedure:
Assessment & design — the ideal gum line is planned for symmetry with your teeth and smile.
Anaesthesia — the area is numbed with local anaesthesia.
Reshaping — excess gum tissue is removed or reshaped, usually with a precise laser.
Healing — the gums settle over the following days; aftercare instructions are given.
You may be a suitable candidate if you:
Have a 'gummy smile' where a lot of gum shows
Have an uneven or asymmetric gum line
Want teeth to look longer or more balanced
Have healthy gums (any gum disease treated first)
Are having veneers/crowns and want matching gum proportions
Real patient outcomes from Marmara Health Center
Mild tenderness or sensitivity; soft foods recommended
Discomfort eases; gentle brushing as advised
Gums continue to settle
Final, healed gum line
Laser contouring usually heals quickly with little discomfort; following the aftercare advice keeps the gums healthy as they settle.
Gum contouring is a minor, low-risk procedure, especially with a laser, but possible effects include temporary tenderness, sensitivity and minor swelling. Rarely, gum tissue can recede or need refinement. Healthy gums are required — active gum disease must be treated first — and removing tissue is not reversible, so the design is planned carefully for a natural look.
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