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.
The dentist at Love Teeth was very kind and warming and my daughter did not feel nervous at all. I am so grateful they managed to do the extraction with ease. The waiting room for children is also brilliant, with seasonal things to do (colouring, books, ipad, projector with a film on). We would most definitely come back and will now be looking at a membership for my daughter.
Brilliant experience every time! I travel over an hour and a half to come here. I’ve had the full smile make over – Invisalign, whitening and composite bonding and I love my teeth and get so many compliments where as before I used to hate my smile. Come here regularly now for check ups and hygienist appointments. Will continue to travel as a great experience every time. Spotless clinics, helpful friendly staff and feel it’s good value for money. Would recommend to others!
Dr Caroline and her assistant were fantastic. A very good service excellent dental care and advice. I followed a 5 month programme of Invisalign and now for the first time in my life I have perfect straight white teeth. I can smile with confidence. The cost was reasonable and I came away very happy and satisfied! Thank you Love Teeth and all the team at Sutton Practice!
Amazing dental practise with very caring doctors. For someone who is scared of dentist I can say it’s a place where people working there gives you confidence. Dr Sheena Patel is an angel. So much recommended!
Had my first ever hygiene appointment with the lovely Gosha today and from the moment I walked in she made me feel so welcome and comfortable! She explained every step before she did anything and was absolutely amazing, so happy I have found a dental practice like Love Teeth dental! Honestly the nicest dental practice with the best staff. Would 100% recommend to my friends and family.
Been going here for a couple of years after having Invisalign with them. Polite staff, great service and a decently priced plan- highly recommended!
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.
Love Teeth Dental, what can I say.. Absolutely lovely group of people who really want the best for you. I had composite bonding done 8 teeth yesterday along with three fillings and am blown away by the results. Deryn, and Abby were amazing! Not to mention everyone i’ve met on reception.
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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