Gum Contouring

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Do you have a gummy smile or uneven gum lines that affect your confidence? Gum contouring, also known as gum reshaping, is a cosmetic dental procedure that sculpts and reshapes your gums for a more balanced, symmetrical, and attractive smile. At Sleep Dentistry, we offer advanced gum contouring in Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA, for precise aesthetic results.

What Is Gum Contouring?

Gum contouring is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that removes excess gum tissue or reshapes uneven gums to improve the appearance of your smile. Using advanced procedures and technology, such as lasers, we precisely sculpt the gumline, creating a more natural and aesthetically pleasing look.

Benefits of Gum Contouring

✔ Improves the appearance of a gummy smile

✔ Creates a more symmetrical and balanced gumline

✔ Enhances the size and shape of teeth

✔ Minimally invasive with little to no discomfort

✔ Fast healing with laser technology

✔ Permanent results with no need for retreatment

Who Is a Candidate for Gum Contouring?

You may be a good candidate for gum contouring if you have:

  • Excess gum tissue that makes teeth look short or uneven.
  • An uneven gumline that affects the balance of your smile.
  • Gum overgrowth due to genetics, medication, or gum disease.
  • Teeth that appear small or disproportionate due to excess gum coverage.

How Long Do the Results Last?

Gum contouring offers permanent results because the excess gum tissue does not grow back. With good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups, your reshaped gumline will stay beautiful for years to come.

Our Gum Contouring Process

At Sleep Dentistry, we use state-of-the-art technology, such as lasers for a precise and comfortable gum reshaping procedure:

1. Consultation & Evaluation

We start with a thorough exam and digital imaging to assess your gumline and discuss your smile goals.

2. Numbing & Sedation Options

We apply local anesthesia to numb the area. For patients with dental anxiety, we also offer sedation options for a relaxed experience.

3. Laser Gum Contouring

Using a soft tissue laser, we gently remove and reshape excess gum tissue to create a more balanced and proportionate gumline.

✔ Minimally invasive with no scalpels or sutures

✔ Less bleeding and faster healing compared to traditional methods

✔ Instant results for an improved smile

4. Recovery & Aftercare

Recovery is quick and easy, with minimal discomfort. Most patients can return to normal activities the same day. We provide detailed aftercare instructions, including:

✔ Stick to a soft foods diet for the first few days.

✔ Avoid spicy or acidic foods that may irritate the gums.

✔ Practice gentle oral hygiene while the gums heal.

✔ Use prescribed mouth rinse to prevent infection.

✔ Attend a follow-up appointment to ensure proper healing.

Transform Your Smile with Gum Contouring

A well-proportioned gumline can completely transform your smile. At Sleep Dentistry, our expert cosmetic dentists use advanced laser technology to provide safe, effective, and pain-free gum contouring.

Schedule your gum contouring consultation today at our Portland, OR, or Vancouver, WA locations to achieve the perfect smile!