Gum contouring (also called gingival contouring or gum reshaping) is a cosmetic dental procedure that reshapes or sculpts the gum line to improve the appearance of your smile. It can also be done for medical reasons, such as to treat gum disease.
🦷 What Is Gum Contouring?
It involves removing or reshaping gum tissue around the teeth using a scalpel, laser, or radio surgery tools to create a more balanced and symmetrical gum line.
✅ Reasons for Gum Contouring:
Cosmetic Reasons:
"Gummy smile" – When too much gum shows when you smile.
Uneven gum line – Irregular gums make teeth look asymmetrical.
Small-looking teeth – Excess gum tissue can make teeth look shorter than they are.
Medical Reasons:
Gum recession – To remove diseased tissue and reshape the gum line.
Periodontal disease treatment – Combined with other procedures like scaling and root planing.
To make room for crowns or other restorations (crown lengthening).
