Reshaping your gums enhances your smile's appearance, restores your confidence, and creates a balanced, beautiful result.
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Advanced gum treatment gently enhances the gum-to-teeth ratio, helping to create a more harmonious and aesthetically pleasing smile.
Our advanced treatment effectively addresses a gummy smile by reshaping the gums using state-of-the-art laser technology. In just 30 minutes, you can achieve noticeable, lasting results.
Our experienced professionals deliver exceptional treatments, guiding you every step of the way to your new smile.
Advanced gum treatment is a contouring procedure that reshapes excess gum tissue covering the teeth, which can make the gums appear large and the teeth smaller. While not a medical issue, this condition, often called a "gummy smile," can impact the appearance of your smile and affect your self-confidence.
Using advanced laser technology, our clinicians precisely reshape the gums, improving the balance between gums and teeth and enhancing the overall look of your smile.
When you get in touch, our friendly Client Experience Team will respond quickly, to understand your needs during an initial phone call. We’ll then arrange a convenient time for you to visit our welcoming Nottingham clinic for a thorough assessment.
During your first consultation at Stella Dental, our periodontist will assess your gum health to create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Using a specialised dental laser, our experienced periodontist carefully removes excess gum tissue. The laser cauterises as it cuts, minimising bleeding and reducing the risk of infection. This precise technique sculpts the gums, revealing more of your teeth and creating a balanced smile.
We will guide you on maintaining excellent oral hygiene, and our team will schedule follow-up appointments to ensure your gums are healing properly.
When you get in touch, our friendly Client Experience Team will respond quickly, to understand your needs during an initial phone call. We’ll then arrange a convenient time for you to visit our welcoming Nottingham clinic for a thorough assessment.
During your first consultation at Stella Dental, our periodontist will assess your gum health to create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Using a specialised dental laser, our experienced periodontist carefully removes excess gum tissue. The laser cauterises as it cuts, minimising bleeding and reducing the risk of infection. This precise technique sculpts the gums, revealing more of your teeth and creating a balanced smile.
We will guide you on maintaining excellent oral hygiene, and our team will schedule follow-up appointments to ensure your gums are healing properly.
A gummy smile can be caused by excess gum tissue covering the teeth, which may be genetic or due to certain health conditions. It can also be a side effect of specific medications, such as those used to treat high blood pressure.
At Stella Dental in Nottingham, our advanced gum treatment begins with a local anaesthetic to numb the gums. One of our clinicians then uses a laser to gently reshape the gum tissue, a process that takes about 20 to 30 minutes. The anaesthetic ensures you are comfortable during the procedure. Afterwards, you may experience mild soreness for a few days, which can be managed with standard over-the-counter pain relief.
Your gums may be sensitive for a few days, so be gentle when brushing and flossing. You may also find relief by rinsing with a warm saltwater mouthwash.
It’s best to avoid hot or spicy foods immediately after the treatment to prevent irritation. Otherwise, you can return to your regular diet within a day or two.
Yes, gum contouring typically provides long-lasting results because the excess gum tissue, once removed, does not usually regenerate. While individual healing may vary, most clients find that their new gum line maintains its shape, offering a lasting improvement to their smile’s appearance and their overall confidence.
Most people with excess gum tissue or a “gummy smile” are good candidates for gum contouring. A consultation with our clinicians will help determine if this treatment is right for you.