A more even gum line, quickly and safely
A gum lift may be performed to create a more even gum line. Patients with a gummy smile can quickly and safely have unwanted tissue removed, exposing more tooth to shape a more attractive smile.
Whether it's one tooth whose gum line sits lower than its neighbors or a whole smile that shows more gum than tooth, the procedure is precise and conservative. Only the excess tissue is removed, and the result is a natural-looking frame for your teeth.
Cosmetic reshaping often pairs with crown lengthening (when bone also needs adjusting or a restoration is planned) or gum grafting (when recession has left roots exposed, the opposite problem, with an equally cosmetic solution).
Why have a periodontist do it?
Gum tissue is our specialty. As periodontists, our doctors spend three additional years after dental school training in the gums and bone that support your teeth, so cosmetic reshaping is done with an expert eye for both the appearance of your smile line and the long-term health of the tissue.
Before any cosmetic procedure, we make sure your gums are healthy. Reshaping inflamed or diseased tissue doesn't hold its result. Comfort options including sedation are available, and most patients heal quickly with simple aftercare.
