Rebalance and Restore Gummy Smiles
The Perfect Teeth-to-Gum Ratio in One Day
A highly effective cosmetic dentistry treatment, gum recontouring, or crown lengthening, makes your teeth appear longer and your gums appear shorter, though your teeth will stay the same size. We can typically complete gummy smile treatment in just one office visit! For the procedure, we carefully remove the necessary amount of gum tissue from the base of your teeth. During this process, we take special care to maintain the natural curved shape of your gums around the teeth, removing the minimum amount of tissue possible to achieve the more pleasing teeth-to-gum ratio you desire.
You may have other non-cosmetic reasons that you need excessive gum tissue removed, including creating room for dental crown placement or orthodontia, or for deep cleaning. Removing this excess gum tissue can actually help you maintain proper oral health and limit your risk of oral decay. Whether your motivation is the way you look or something else, we know how to fix your gummy smile!
Life with a New Gumline
Gum recontouring provides immediately visible results and many other benefits, including:
- A harmonious, balanced smile
- A flattering tooth-to-gum ratio
- Greater self-confidence
- Decreased risk of developing tooth decay