When gum recession occurs, the weaker part of a tooth that isn’t covered in your protective enamel coating becomes exposed. The tooth is then vulnerable to decay and gum disease. By redistributing gum tissue to cover the exposed areas, you will have a healthier mouth.

As receding gums also make teeth appear longer than they actually are, it can be beneficial in an aesthetic way too. We can also use gum contouring to address what is often described as a ‘gummy smile’. This is when there is a large proportion of gum tissue on show when you smile. Restoring the ideal gum-to-tooth ratio will give you a more natural-looking smile.

Functional gum contouring involves grafting gum tissue from elsewhere in your mouth. We will normally use tissue from the roof of your mouth. This is removed under local anaesthetic and administered to the area where the recession has occurred.

Using a special probe, we will gently remove the excess gum that sits over the top of the enamel. This can normally be performed in a single visit.

If you’re apprehensive about treatment, we can offer IV sedation to help you relax. It’s worth mentioning that gum contouring is a routine procedure, and our dentists are exceptional at making sure you’re completely comfortable throughout.

Gum contouring generally takes just one visit to complete. It’s a really convenient treatment to have that won’t take hours of time out of your schedule.

We can offer IV sedation for virtually all our treatments, including gum contouring. It’s incredibly beneficial, especially if you need a bit of help relaxing when you visit the dentist. Intravenous (IV) sedation is a conscious type of sedation that will block your ability to experience anxiety and pain. We can’t recommend it enough if you have had a bad experience with a dentist in the past or if you would simply like to remember as little of the procedure as possible. As it produces amnesic effects, this is a completely normal side effect.

Yes, we offer interest-free and interest-bearing finance so that high-quality dental care is accessible to all our patients.

We understand that coming in to seek implant-based treatments is a huge life event. Our clinicians are compassionate people who encounter many patients who feel self-conscious about the condition of their mouths. We understand how debilitating lost teeth can be, particularly on your confidence levels and your everyday happiness. We are very happy to book you in for a practice tour or an appointment with our treatment coordinator in a non-clinical setting before your consultation.

Multiple members of the Westmount Dental clinical team will be involved in the planning and treating your dental care. This includes dentists, dental nurses, dental technicians and sedation dentists, who work seamlessly together to deliver predictable results.

We do. Sedation is invaluable for helping extremely anxious patients relax during their treatment.

As a specialist-led practice, we’re fortunate to have the talents of some extremely gifted and experienced dentists. With the latest technologies at our disposal, the planning and execution of your treatment journey will be seamless and precise. You can expect to be looked after by caring professionals who have a genuine passion for what they do. All of our dentists are continuously engaging in advanced training to remain the best in their field.