Do you have a gummy smile? Do you feel self-conscious when you smile? Are you constantly analysing the way you look in photographs? If you have a gummy smile, you don’t have to hide your teeth away for the rest of your life. With gum contouring, we can help you to feel confident when you smile.

What is a gummy smile?

A gummy smile isn’t a dental problem, as such. It doesn’t cause any negative symptoms or put your dental health at risk. However, it can have a detrimental effect on your self-esteem. The term gummy smile is used to describe the aesthetic of the smile when there is a larger than normal amount of gum tissue on show when you smile. It tends to mean that the teeth look short and small.

What is gum contouring?

Gum contouring, or gum reshaping as it is also known, is a technique that is used to improve the overall look of the smile by removing tiny amounts of gum tissue, and reshaping the gums to expose more of the tooth tissue. The end result is longer, larger looking teeth, and a beautiful, balanced smile.

Could gum contouring benefit me?

Gum contouring could be beneficial if you lack confidence when you smile because your teeth look small and a large portion of the tooth tissue is covered by gum. If you’d like to feel more attractive and comfortable when you smile in public, this could be the procedure for you.

If you’d like to find out more about gum contouring, our dentists will be happy to give you more information, and answer all your questions. Simply fill in an online enquiry form, or give us a call.