Do you feel self-conscious when you smile? Do you feel like your teeth look short and small? Do you long for a beautiful smile? If so, we have the perfect solution for a gummy smile. Although a gummy smile is nothing to worry about health-wise, it can affect people’s confidence and we have excellent cosmetic solutions to make the smile look more attractive and prevent our patients from feeling self-conscious when their smile is in the spotlight.

About gummy smiles

A gummy smile is the name given to the look of the smile when the teeth are covered by a considerable amount of gum tissue. This means that  a large amount of gum tissue is on show when you smile and the teeth usually look shorter and smaller than normal. There are no medical symptoms associated with a gummy smile and you don’t experience any pain or other unpleasant effects, but the look of your smile can have a major bearing on your confidence and if you’re unhappy with your smile, this can lead to a lack of self-esteem and you may feel uncomfortable in settings when your smile is on show.

If you have a gummy smile, we are able to address this issue using gum contouring, which is also known as gum reshaping.

What is the aim of gum contouring?

Gum contouring is designed to shape the gums in order to create a more balanced and attractive smile. The procedure involves removing a very small amount of gum tissue and contouring the gums to unveil more of the tooth structure and create a better aesthetic. Gum reshaping makes the teeth look slightly longer and larger and ensures that more of the tooth structure and less of the gum tissue can be seen when you smile.

How does gum contouring work?

Your dentist will use their expertise and skill to gently remove targeted areas of gum tissue. We use the latest techniques and after just an hour, your smile will look completely different and you’ll be overjoyed with the result.