Cosmetic Gum Contouring
A cosmetic procedure that reshapes the gumline to create a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing smile.
A cosmetic procedure that uses a laser or scalpel to remove excess or uneven gum tissue and reshape the gumline, creating a more balanced and aesthetically proportionate smile.
A local anesthetic is applied, and a laser or scalpel is used to carefully remove and reshape excess gum tissue, revealing more of the tooth surface.
Creates a more balanced and proportionate smile by correcting a gummy appearance or uneven gumline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about cosmetic gum contouring.
Patients who feel their smile looks too gummy, or whose uneven gumline makes teeth appear asymmetrical.
The area is numbed and the reshaping is completed in a single visit. Mild tenderness lasts a few days during healing.
The reshaping is completed in a single visit of about one hour.
Avoid very hard or crunchy foods for the first few days while the gum tissue heals.
Mild tenderness lasts a few days while the gum tissue heals. The final aesthetic result is typically fully visible within one to two weeks.
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