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Laser gum contouring reshapes the gum line to correct what is known as a “gummy smile” — where the gum covers a large part of the tooth surface so the teeth look short — or to correct uneven gum margins between teeth. The laser removes excess tissue and shapes the new margin while sealing small vessels as it works, reducing bleeding and giving the dentist a clearer field.
Before considering shape, the cause of excess gum display must be identified, because treatment differs entirely: the gum tissue may genuinely be overgrown (where contouring helps), the tooth crown may not have fully erupted, or the cause may be excess upper-jaw growth or a hypermobile upper lip — and these last two are not solved by gum contouring alone and may need a different intervention. Initial assessment is what prevents a disappointing result.
No gum aesthetic work is done before inflammation is controlled: gums inflamed or enlarged by plaque or certain medications must be treated and stabilised first, otherwise tissue is reshaped that will change shape again within weeks. In some cases the dentist removes a calculated amount of bone along with tissue (crown lengthening) to stabilise the result and prevent the tissue regrowing over the tooth.
Recovery is usually quick with mild discomfort, but the final appearance needs weeks for gum margins to settle fully — judging the result early is misleading. Meticulous oral hygiene and avoiding smoking are what preserve the result long term. Candidacy is determined by examination, periodontal probing and radiographs.
The dentist distinguishes gum overgrowth, incomplete crown eruption, excess jaw growth and lip hypermobility — because contouring only addresses the first.
Deposits are removed, gum inflammation treated and the tissue allowed to stabilise, since contouring inflamed gum produces a margin that shifts within weeks.
Tooth width and length are measured and the proposed gum margins marked to achieve symmetry and proportion with the lip and smile line before any tissue removal.
The area is anaesthetised locally and excess tissue removed with the laser along the marked margin; crown lengthening with calculated bone removal may be added to stabilise the result.
Review confirms healing and assesses shape after tissue settles over weeks, then any cosmetic restorations the dentist deferred are completed.
Complete dental cleaning and treatment of any gum inflammation before the appointment, and tell your dentist about all medications — some blood-pressure, epilepsy and immunosuppressant drugs cause gum overgrowth that recurs after contouring, which changes the plan. Report diabetes, clotting disorders or blood thinners. Stop smoking, as it slows gum healing and increases recurrence. Bring photographs of your previous smile if you have a specific goal in mind, discuss the achievable result and its limits explicitly, and ask whether your case needs crown lengthening or tissue contouring only.
Expect mild discomfort and sensitivity in adjacent teeth for some days, and use only the analgesia and mouth rinse your dentist recommends. Avoid spicy, acidic and sharp foods and very hot drinks in the first days, and use a soft brush around the site without vigorous scrubbing. Do not keep pulling the lip to inspect the shape or judge the result early — gum margins settle over weeks. Avoid smoking, the strongest factor in recurrence. Keep routine cleaning appointments. Contact your dentist for persistent bleeding, increasing pain, pus, obvious gum recession, or severe sensitivity that does not settle.
30–60 minutes depending on the number of teeth; final shape settles over weeks
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Expected duration (from the procedure guide): 30–60 minutes depending on the number of teeth; final shape settles over weeks
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