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The ideal amount of gum that you should show while smiling is about three millimeters.

If you show more than that, your gums can overpower your smile. Scientifically, this is known as “excessive gingival exposure”.

The perfect scenario would be having your lips conceal a large part of your gums, letting your teeth be the focal point of your smile.

Gentle Smile Dental Studio can help you achieve an ideal smile using various methods.

You may have a gummy smile if you have small teeth, overly thick gums, short or hypermobile lips, or a protruding upper jaw bone.

Laser Gum Shaping Or Recontouring

This minimally invasive procedure uses a laser to move back your gum line, and is done under local anesthetic.

The amount of tissue removed varies according to the shape of your gum and mouth.

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Laser Gum Contouring F.A.Q.'s

Why is a Laser Involved?

Gum contouring done without lasers involves using a scalpel to remove excess gum tissue and sutures to repair the area. Laser technology allows gum contouring to be done with a precision laser to remove excess gum tissue, which can be less invasive and allow for a more comfortable recovery. The soft-tissue diode laser typically does not cause bleeding, which means that there is no need to stitch the area with sutures after the contouring. Laser dentistry can be faster and more precise.

Is It About More Than Appearance?

A “gummy smile” can affect more than just the appearance of your smile. Disproportionately large gums are more susceptible to gum disease by creating more area for bacteria to hide. Harmful bacteria can irritate the gums ultimately leading gum disease through inflammation and infection of the gums. Gum disease can increase your risk of tooth loss, heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and more.

How long does it take gum contouring to heal?

How Long Does Recovery Take? Most gum contouring procedures require anywhere from one week to one to two months to fully heal. The extensiveness of the work largely determines the healing window. If a lot of gum tissue is grafted or removed, healing is likely to take multiple weeks or a month.