Not everyone is born with a perfect smile. If you show too much gum in proportion to your teeth, there are options for you to restore that ideal ratio. Gum reshaping, also known as gum recontouring, is a way for your gums and teeth to appear more even. If you have what is called a “gummy smile,” you have too much gums when compared to your teeth, which can appear shortened or small as a result.

If your teeth don’t look quite how you’d like, teeth reshaping may be the perfect solution for you. Misshapen teeth, long teeth, or other problems can be evened out, making the alignment of your teeth and bite improve. Your teeth will be smoothed and polished to a luminous finish.

Often, our patients like to combine having their teeth or gums recontoured with cosmetic tooth bonding. During a cosmetic bonding procedure, we’ll carefully apply resin to your teeth. We’ll typically use several shades of resin, completing the procedure with the utmost care so that your bonded teeth look perfectly natural. They’ll also match the rest of your existing teeth so that nobody knows you’ve had dental work done.

What types of problems can be addressed by tooth and gum contouring?
There are a range of issues that people can address with tooth or gum contouring, such as:

•  Differently-sized teeth
•  Long teeth
•  Misshapen teeth
•  Pointy cuspids
•  Slightly overlapping teeth
•  Small chips in the teeth
•  Gummy smiles

How long will it take to complete my teeth or gum recontouring?
Your recontouring can be completed in a single appointment. The first step is to schedule a consultation. We want to make sure that teeth or gum recontouring is the most appropriate way to achieve your goals. If we feel that there are other options available to you, we’ll be sure to discuss them with you so that you can decide how you would like to move forward.

When will I find out all the costs involved?
Since we create personalized plans, everyone’s dental treatment plan is different. The costs involved in your plan will be detailed to you at your initial consultation. You’ll know all the fees you’ll be responsible for before moving forward.