We all know how crucial healthy gums are.
But that doesn’t mean we want them getting in the way of the perfect selfie smile.
High, receding and uneven gums can result in a smile that’s more gum than teeth—we call these ‘gummy smiles.’
Luckily there’s a non-invasive fix that can reverse the condition with a single, quick treatment.
Gum contouring, AKA the gum lift, reshapes the gums to give them a more natural shape. In just an hour or less, the treatment gets great results resculpting uneven gums, lowering the appearance of high gums and reversing receding gums.
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Gum Contouring – What to Expect
Gum contouring sounds like a drastic measure – but it’s a fast and relatively painless procedure which, in most cases, takes just 20 minutes to an hour.
Some patients report mild soreness or tenderness for a week or so after the procedure. This can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relief. Your Love Teeth dentist can make a recommendation and let you know how best to take care of yourself after leaving the clinic.
Read Our Five-Star Rated Reviews
Our award-winning dentistry is consistently five-star rated. Here’s what our patients say.
Really want to say a massive thank you to Tracey at reception who went above and beyond to be able to get me an appointment before I moved! Kept me in the loop and moved schedules around so I could be seen. I’m so grateful for her help – she’s a shining example of amazing customer service. Also big shout out to Dr Sheena and her assistant in training (didn’t catch her name unfortunately) who performed my first root canal yesterday. Both were so gentle and kind and ensured I was ok throughout the procedure. Thank you so much.
So far my experience with Love Teeth Chessington has been fantastic. Megna is warm and professional, she really listened to what I want to achieve and pieced together a bespoke dental plan for me. After focusing on the health of my teeth, I’m now 8 weeks into my Invisalign journey. The support from the team on the phone has also been seamless! Would definitely recommend.
Amazing experience, I took my 1 year daughter and she was so relaxed by the environment created at Love Teeth Kids. Thank you so much.
Had 2 fillings without an inch of pain.. Didn’t even feel the injection and one side was done without numbing. Was given such a warm welcome by all and the dentist even promised he wouldn’t spoil my lovely day so far.. The experience really didn’t. Thank you so much Love Teeth Dental.
For me to go to the dentist is a miracle, im a cry and run patient. Deryn was amazing made me feel totally at ease and was kind and caring. I was shocked at the atmosphere as previous experience had ruined me. Its a lovely friendly place with no dentist sound and smell. Tailored made treatment. Cannot recommend enough. Also 1st time ever going to a dentist on my own, im 55 😁 so tells you what this place has.
I’ve been going to Love Teeth for almost two years since I got my composite bonding done. Everyone is so kind, helpful and great at what they do.
I cant recommend love teeth enough, I’m over the moon with my new teeth. Dr KP and Iggy made me feel relaxed and comfortable throughout every appointment and I am no longer too scared to go to the dentist! the receptionists and hygienists are absolutely wonderful and always so kind. I am honestly in love with my teeth now. They have made smiling possible for me now 😁 and I cant wait to show off my new teeth to the world! thank you so much, you guys are amazing!!!
Wonderful experience with Dr Megna Shah who was so kind and welcoming and did a fantastic job with my filling. I was worried about it before hand but she mad me feel very comfortable and the process was very smooth. I highly recommend this practise to anyone and in particular Dr Shah.
Laser Gum Contouring
The speed and comfort of laser gum contouring make this our most popular option for getting rid of gummy smiles. The laser used in the procedure removes just the right amount of excess gum and seals problem pockets where bacteria thrive.
Surgical Gum
Contouring
In some cases, treatment may be more effective when the gum tissue is surgically removed. The process is much the same as laser gum contouring, with dental sutures used to seal the gums afterwards.
Why choose Love Teeth?
A Balanced Smile
Our laser and surgical gum contour treatments provide the perfect balance for your gummy smile, leaving you with a proportioned and photogenic look you can feel confident about. We take an aesthetic approach, tackling the issues that concern you most.
Evidence-Based Techniques
Everything we do to correct your gummy smile comes from research, study, and experience. Our skilled clinical team is committed to furthering their knowledge and insight to improve your quality of care.
Meticulous Planning
Before we begin your treatment, we perform a full assessment of your smile. This helps us create a precise custom plan. Our careful planning helps us deliver the exact outcome we’re looking for: your perfect smile.
State-of-the-Art Technology
The clinics at Love Teeth are all equipped with the latest innovations in dentistry. This helps us provide better treatment outcomes more efficiently with an improved experience for you.
A Gentle Approach
From the moment you first call to make your appointment through to your aftercare, we want you to feel confident and comfortable with the care you get. Our supportive team will do everything possible to help you relax and create a positive experience.
Lots of Great Reviews
We love what we do, and it’s great when our patients do too. If you want to know more about the experience we provide, check out the growing selection of five-star reviews and testimonials we’ve built up over the years.
Before & After gummy smiles
Problem
This patient’s gums were getting in the way of a perfect smile.
Treatment
Our crown lengthening brought everything back into proportion.
Problem
This patient received veneers which were too short.
Treatment
We replaced the veneers and finished off with gum contouring.
Meet Love Teeth’s
Gum Experts
The experienced clinical team here at Love Teeth has perfected countless gummy smiles from our modern clinics at Worcester Park, Cheam, Chessington, Stonecot, and Sutton.
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To talk to us about using gum contouring to get rid of a gummy smile, get in touch through our contact form or call us now on 020 8337 0629.
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