A gummy smile is a quick fix
When gums show too much, or show unevenly across your front teeth, the fix is usually a quick gumline reshaping. Modern dental lasers let us do it in one visit with minimal bleeding and quick healing.
It's a small change with a big visual impact. Most patients are surprised how much shorter and more uniform their teeth look once the gumline is balanced.
The benefits, plainly explained
Your treatment, step by step
Plan
Photos and a digital mockup show you the new gumline before we start.
Numb
Local anaesthetic for comfort.
Reshape
Dental laser removes the planned amount of gum tissue and cauterizes as it goes.
Recovery
Mild tenderness for 3–5 days, soft foods and salt-water rinses.
Common questions
Will my gums grow back?+
No — properly contoured gum tissue stays put. That's why the planning step matters.
How long does healing take?+
About a week of mild tenderness. You can usually go back to normal eating after 2–3 days.
Can I combine this with veneers?+
Yes — they're often done together. Reshaping the gumline first then placing veneers gives the cleanest final look.