Gum Contouring
Is your gummy smile making you feel self-conscious? Do your teeth look disproportionately small compared to your gums?
Gum contouring is a minimally invasive way to enhance a smile that has an uneven or low gum line.
Dr. Shannen Manlucu in Rockville, MD, can reshape your gums to make your smile look proportionate and attractive.
Gum Contouring: Quick and Simple Smile Enhancement
Gum contouring is a subtle but effective cosmetic dentistry procedure that enhances the appearance of your smile by correcting an uneven gum line. Our dentist uses a diode laser to remove small amounts of soft tissue and balance your gum line, revealing a more symmetrical and attractive smile in just one visit to our Rockville, MD, dental office.
A Balanced Smile Is Just One Appointment Away
A beautiful smile is dependent on a pleasing gum-to-tooth ratio. Gum reshaping can provide a more balanced appearance and a more flattering frame for your teeth.
Ready to Transform Your Smile? Contact Our Rockville, MD, Office Today
Our experienced dentist can turn your smile into one you'll be proud to show off. Gum contouring works well as a stand-alone treatment or as a complement to teeth whitening or porcelain veneers for more dramatic results. Dr. Manlucu can even design a comprehensive smile makeover treatment plan to address multiple aesthetic concerns and create your dream smile.
If you are interested in learning more about gum reshaping or one of our other procedures, contact our Rockville, MD, dental office today. You can complete our appointment request form or call:
301-963-4330
Am I a Good Candidate For Cosmetic Gum Contouring?
Before undergoing any cosmetic procedure, our dentist will conduct a detailed examination of your teeth and gums at our Rockville, MD, office. Below are some factors that could affect your candidacy.
Oral Health
Patients should be in good oral health to receive this dental procedure. Any periodontal issues or tooth decay will need to be treated before undergoing gum contouring.
A Desire to Upgrade Your Smile
Patients who are unhappy with their gummy smile or asymmetrical gum line are typically good candidates for this cosmetic treatment. Gum contouring will alter the gum tissue to reveal a more attractive smile.
New Restorations
In some cases, the gum tissue will need to be removed to make room for new restorations like a dental crown. Gum contouring will allow for the placement of the new restoration and contribute to a pleasing overall look.
Realistic Expectations
You should thoroughly explain your cosmetic goals and expectations to your dentist. Gum contouring can create a bigger, more symmetrical smile, but it cannot whiten or straighten your teeth. Other cosmetic treatments may need to be performed in addition to gum contouring to achieve your overall desired look.
What to Expect During the Gum Contouring Procedure
The first step in revealing your beautiful smile is to call our Rockville, MD, office
to request your gum contouring consultation.
This entire dentistry procedure is completed in a single visit. Our dental lasers make for a comfortable and precise treatment experience.
Request Your Appointment And Experience Top-Quality Dentistry in a Friendly Environment
Dr. Shannen Manlucu has established trusting relationships with each patient who has stepped through our doors. She takes the time to get to know each patient, their aesthetic goals, and their oral health needs to provide the best possible care.
Our Rockville, MD, office is equipped with the latest dental technology. From the diode laser to CEREC® same-day crowns, we provide effective and efficient care to give you the smile you want without the long wait.
Contact our Rockville, MD, practice today to learn how our experienced dentist can create your dream smile.
301-963-4330
Our team understands how much your smile matters to you. We honor the trust you place in us with clear communication, friendly service, personalized care, and exceptional results.
Side Effects Are Rare
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The gum contouring procedure is virtually painless, and since the laser cauterizes the tissue as it removes it, the risk of infection is extremely low. You are in safe hands at our Rockville office.
Combining Gum Contouring With Other Cosmetic Procedures
A gummy smile could just be the start of your cosmetic concerns. Talk to us about other aesthetic issues you may be self-conscious about so we can put together a customized treatment plan that provides the results you want. Gum contouring can be combined with several other cosmetic procedures, such as:
Teeth Whitening
Our Rockville, MD, practice offers professional at-home whitening kits, Zoom!® teeth whitening in-office treatment, or a combination of both to deliver dramatic results. Professional teeth whitening is safe, effective, and long-lasting when compared to over-the-counter alternatives. Combine this treatment with gum contouring to have a bigger, brighter smile.
Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are thin, durable shells that cover your natural tooth. They are great at covering chipped, damaged, stained, and misaligned teeth, giving you a gorgeous, symmetrical smile. If removing gum tissue is not enough to make you feel confident with your smile, porcelain veneers could be the right treatment to completely realize your goals.
Invisalign
Invisalign® clear aligners are a discreet way to fix minor misalignment issues. They are removable, making it easy to keep the aligners and your teeth and gums clean throughout treatment. Invisalign is a great way to get your teeth into proper alignment before undergoing another dental procedure like gum contouring.
Smile Makeover
If you have multiple aesthetic concerns, our dentist can create a smile makeover treatment plan for you. This plan will combine two or more dentistry treatments to improve the overall aesthetic of your smile. Teeth whitening, gum contouring, veneers, and same-day crowns could all be a part of your smile makeover.
