Smileworks Dental
Gum Contouring Calgary, AB
Reshape your gumline for a more balanced and beautiful smile.
Gum Contouring in Calgary, AB — Serving SW Calgary and surrounding communities from our clinic at Suite #101, 506 71 Ave SW.
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Smileworks Dental
Redesign Your Smile
Gum contouring with our laser technology offers a solution to address excess or uneven gum tissue around your teeth. This option is conservative, comfortable and requires minimal recovery. Our dentists will use a gentle diode laser to contour and level the gum tissue of your smile to create a beautiful, symmetrical result in a single visit with immediate results.
One common reason we see patients for smile consultations is that they feel their teeth look small. Upon detailed examination, we often identify that the teeth are not small — rather there is excess gum tissue covering the teeth. By sculpting the gum tissue around these teeth and revealing more of the tooth, we are able to achieve ideal tooth size proportions in a conservative treatment with impressive results.
Gum Contouring
Perfect Harmony
Gum contouring can address: excess gum tissue making teeth look short, an uneven gumline creating an asymmetrical smile, and gum recession exposing tooth roots. The results are permanent — once the excess tissue is removed, it does not grow back.
The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia and is far more comfortable than patients expect. Most patients experience only mild tenderness for a few days following the procedure and are able to return to normal activities very quickly.
When combined with other cosmetic treatments such as veneers, teeth whitening, or Invisalign, gum contouring can be a powerful part of a comprehensive smile makeover. Book a consultation with our Calgary team to discuss your smile goals.
Gum Contouring
What Causes an Uneven or Excessive Gumline?
An uneven or excessive gumline (sometimes called a "gummy smile") can be caused by genetics, abnormal tooth eruption during development, certain medications, or gum inflammation. In many cases, it is simply a natural characteristic of how the teeth and gums developed.
Gum recession — where the gums pull away and expose tooth roots — can be caused by aggressive brushing, gum disease, or genetics. Exposed roots can lead to sensitivity and an appearance that makes teeth look longer than normal.
Regardless of the cause, gum contouring can address both excessive and uneven gum tissue to create a more harmonious, attractive smile. During your consultation, we will evaluate the source of your gum concerns and recommend the most appropriate treatment.
Gum Contouring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is gum contouring painful? The procedure is performed under local anesthesia so you will not feel pain during treatment. Afterward, mild soreness and tenderness are normal for a few days and can be managed with over-the-counter pain relief.
How long does the procedure take? Gum contouring is typically completed in a single appointment lasting 30-90 minutes, depending on how much tissue needs to be reshaped. You will see your results immediately after the procedure.
Are the results of gum contouring permanent? Yes. Once gum tissue is removed with a laser, it does not grow back. The results are permanent, which is why careful planning during your consultation is so important. We take great care in designing the final gumline before any tissue is removed.
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What Our Patients Say
“Dr. Arling is the best dentist I've ever had, by far. He is extremely thorough, professional, highly-trained, and clearly a master at his work. The atmosphere in this clinic could not be more pleasant. I have no hesitation in recommending Smileworks to everyone I know.”
“Been a patient here for just over a year and couldn’t recommend this place more. Every aspect of the experience is as pleasant as possible. The team here is excellent on every level right from reception, to hygienists, to the dentists themselves. They are thorough yet efficient. Flexible yet directed. Great accessible location too. It is good to see them busy as well as they really deserve all the business they receive.”
“Smile works have always been friendly, helpful, and offer a great service to their clients. Dr. Arling is a very good Dentist, things are explained in easy to understand terms. They are always very accommodating when booking any appointments. I highly recommend them, I've been coming here for a long time.”
“An honest, professional and welcoming environment. We recently started making the trip back to Smile Works after moving to a new neighborhood because the team here is just awesome. It's worth the longer drive to come here.”