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Gum contouring & gummy smiles Harley Street, London W1

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Gum contouring

Teeth aren’t the only thing that goes into making a winning smile – attractive gums also have a role to play. Too much pink on show can result in a ‘gummy smile’ and uneven gums can lend teeth looking altogether imbalanced.

If you have high or uneven gums, you’ll probably know how much of a pain it is to constantly hide your best asset when you really want to show it to the world.

If this sounds familiar, gum resculpting – also known as the gum lift or gum contouring – could be the answer. The treatment puts a safe laser to work reshaping the gums and restoring your confidence in less than an hour.

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Laser Gum Contouring

We offer laser gum contouring from the comfort of our state-of-the-art Harley Street clinic. Our safe dental laser reshapes gums and reduces the appearance of high gums. The laser also seals pockets between tooth and gum which harbour bacteria. Laser gum contouring is a much more comfortable alternative to traditional surgical contouring carried out in around 20 minutes under local anaesthetic.

Gum Contouring Aftercare

It is common to experience tenderness and mild soreness in the days following the gum contour or gum lift procedure. You’ll find this can easily be managed with over-the-counter pain relief and your dentist will be happy to make a recommendation.

While recovering, continue to brush and floss as usual, taking care not to irritate the site gums. A soft-bristled toothbrush should help and you may also want to avoid hard foods such as seeded bread.

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FEATURED PATIENT STORYHannah Patient of Dr Mark Hughes

Hannah had had orthodontic treatment but still disliked how much gum she showed when she smiled. Hannah also wanted a whiter, broader smile. After a gum lift to get the teeth into a better height-width proportion, her smile was restored with ten upper veneers on her upper teeth. This gave Hannah the outcome she was looking for – a wider smile with great proportioned teeth.

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Gingival veneers

Receding gums are one of the main side effects of gum disease. Once successful periodontal treatment has been carried out and the inflammation of the gums is reduced, the appearance of recession may be even more noticeable. This can make the teeth look long which has the effect of aging your smile, it is where we get the expression ‘long in the tooth’. You may also find that gaps become visible between the teeth as the roots are exposed.

Gingival Veneers are a simple and cost-effective solution to replace the lost gum tissue and restore a more youthful looking smile.

In just two appointments, a tailor made veneer can be produced for you. The gingival veneer is made from acrylic and is removable to allow you continue to brush, floss and use interdental brushes to maintain your oral health and keep further gum disease at bay.

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Ben Gibson

Absolutely incredible service from Peter McQuillan. The level of professionalism is something you rarely experience and when you do it makes you…

Absolutely incredible service from Peter McQuillan. The level of professionalism is something you rarely experience and when you do it makes you feel a million dollars, I honestly struggle to put into words how good his overall manner was during the consultation stage and how pleased we were with the results he achieved. I cannot recommend this place enough.

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Michelle Sayour

Dr Mark Hughes and staff are top-notch! I’ve been to the clinic numerous times observing as a dentist and was beyond impressed. The dental care…

Dr Mark Hughes and staff are top-notch! I’ve been to the clinic numerous times observing as a dentist and was beyond impressed. The dental care Dr Hughes provides is comprehensive, well explained and delivered in a calm, caring manner. I highly recommend him!

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Margaret R.

Brilliant experience, dentist is first class..staff and dental team is absolutely amazing.. will definitely recommend 100%

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Adi Moran

Having worked as a specialist Endodontist in many general dental practices, I am happy to confirm about the fantastic and supreme professional…

Having worked as a specialist Endodontist in many general dental practices, I am happy to confirm about the fantastic and supreme professional service provided to patients by the Harley Street Dental Group.Each Dentist within the group was carefully handpicked for their advanced skills and knowledge, each within their own specific field of practice.Additionally, the level of professional help given to me by the dental nurses, treatment coordinators and reception is no less then outstanding! It is an absolute pleasure working with such an amazing team and I am very appreciative for this. My patients truly benefit from this as behind the scenes there is a highly focused team working hard to make sure each patient receives a the best patient dental care.This is all led by a brilliant management which was not only was able to put all the pieces together but also monitors daily that each and every patient is provided in full with the group’s promise, to be a premium dental brand.As a result, I am proud to provide services as an Endodontist specialist at the Harley Street Dental Group.

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Norah McQuillan

Very charming experience from the second I arrived as I was made to feel at home. My treatment plan was easy to understand and considering it’s…

Very charming experience from the second I arrived as I was made to feel at home. My treatment plan was easy to understand and considering it’s London’s westend the price wasn’t dissimilar to my local dentist. It’s been two days since my white filling were completed and I suffered zero sensitivity which I usually get. Very pleased thank you

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Margaret Mabey

Wonderful care since my first appointment over a year ago. I could not be any more pleased with the correction of previous wrongly placed…

Wonderful care since my first appointment over a year ago. I could not be any more pleased with the correction of previous wrongly placed implants at another dental surgery. I can now eat, smile and speak again without a lisp. I’m delighted.

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Oliver Brown

It’s the best dental clinic I’ve ever seen

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Riccardo Forestan

I cannot recommend Dr. Mark Hughes enough! He is extremely experienced, very precise and knowledgeable. He has great communication skills and he…

I cannot recommend Dr. Mark Hughes enough! He is extremely experienced, very precise and knowledgeable. He has great communication skills and he always makes you feel at ease. I am looking forward to my next appointment with him.

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