Gum Contouring & Reshaping
Refine your smile and improve gum health by reshaping excess or uneven gum tissue.
The Process
After numbing the area, the dentist uses either a scalpel, laser, or electrosurgery tool to trim excess gum tissue and sculpt the gum line to a balanced shape. The procedure focuses both on appearance and maintaining healthy tissue.
The Results
Following healing, patients typically see a more harmonious and even gum line with teeth that look longer or better proportioned. Improved symmetry and cleaner contours make the smile more aesthetically pleasing and easier to maintain.
Care Tips After Treatment
Follow all post-operative instructions; avoid brushing the treated area too hard.
Use gentle, soft toothbrushes and prescribed mouth rinses.
Eat soft foods initially; avoid hard, spicy, or hot meals until healing progresses.
Maintain excellent daily oral hygiene to prevent infection or inflammation.
Attend follow-up checkups to check healing and ensure tissue is stable.
Why Choose Town Center Dental
At Town Center Dental, we combine artistic precision and advanced tools to reshape your gum line with minimal discomfort. Whether using scalpel or laser, our team takes care to preserve healthy tissue, ensure even healing, and deliver a smile you’ll be proud of.
What is Gum Contouring & Reshaping?
Gum contouring (also known as gingival sculpting) is a cosmetic dental procedure that removes or reshapes excess gum tissue to achieve a more balanced, even gum line. It can also improve oral hygiene by making teeth easier to clean.
Benefits of Gum Contouring & Reshaping
Enhances appearance by creating a more symmetrical, pleasing smile.
Improves gum health by reducing places where bacteria can collect.
Makes brushing and flossing easier, helping prevent gum disease.
Boosts confidence when smiling, laughing, or in photos.
When It’s Recommended
When gums appear excessive or uneven across teeth.
If there is a “gummy smile” (too much gum showing when smiling).
When gum irregularities interfere with cleaning or contribute to gum irritation.
For cosmetic reasons, to restore self-confidence in smile appearance.
