Gum Contouring

14th September 2022

The tooth-to-gum ratio is a key aspect influencing the overall appearance of a smile. With aesthetic gum contouring, it’s possible to treat a smile where there is excessive gum tissue. Meanwhile, functional gum contouring can restore gum tissue that has pulled away from the gums and exposed too much of a tooth.

Gum contouring addresses having too much gum or not enough gum to protect your teeth. Whilst excess gum is not harmful to your oral health, it can leave you feeling reluctant to smile. In treating what is readily known as a ‘gummy smile’, the world will be able to see more of your beautiful smile.

Functional gum contouring is to address gum recession, which is when gums have retracted away from your teeth. This can be caused by overzealous brushing, periodontal disease or genetics.