
Gum contouring & gummy smiles Harley Street, London W1
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.


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.


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.

Before & after gallery

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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Dr Sandra G Martin was recommended by our dentist in Miami, we travel every month and we needed an urgent treatment. DrGarcia and her staff are extremely pleasant, friendly, and professional. They answer every question with a smile and are extremely thorough. There were no ‘surprises’ and everything was spelled out clearly as to what to expect during and after the dental procedure, very honest and skilled professional . We even bumped into Dr Garcia at the airport in New York city and she is a very genuine and down-to-earth person; someone you would like to hang out with :-) Very refreshing!!
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Yes extremely happy with my outcome from the hygienist. The waiting area was also nice and comfortable. I will be back in 3 months just for another very good clean.
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Dr Steffen Decker and Dr Sandra Garcia Martin are a superb duo! Sandra, thank you for ensuring I was dentally fit before the braces went on, you made me feel very comfortable sitting in the dentist chair. Steffen, you gave me the smile I never dreamed I could have. I am a different man now and was able to smile confidently in my wedding photos thanks to the pair of you. I cannot recommend enough the service I received!
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I have just had my incognito lingual braces removed. My orthodontist was Stefan Decker who I cannot recommend more highly. The whole process from…
I have just had my incognito lingual braces removed. My orthodontist was Stefan Decker who I cannot recommend more highly. The whole process from my very first to my very last appointment was utterly seamless; Stefan not only understood exactly what results I wanted, but he was so flexible and friendly with it. I came out of every appointment with a huge smile on my face and feel eternally grateful to Stefan and The Harley Street Studio for giving me such a brilliant orthodontic experience.
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I’ve spent the past 3 years in and out of orthodontic consultations with no success… everyone told me it would cost thousands to fix my teeth and that I’d need surgery. Dr Steffan Decker however quoted me a quarter of the cost for a much less extreme course of treatment; 4 months later and I have a perfect smile. The only thing I would warn you about with Steffan is that he isn’t gentle – he told me “I can’t fix your teeth that quickly with no pain” but he is so attentive, his assistants are brilliant and he will get results. If you are at all deliberating getting work done go to Harley Street dental studio and you won’t be disappointed.
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Extremely good treatment and service. I honestly could not be happier with the results of my teeth. I was treated by Mark in preparation for my…
Extremely good treatment and service. I honestly could not be happier with the results of my teeth. I was treated by Mark in preparation for my wedding with the teeth whitening treatment and the results were incredible. I will 100% be back for other improvements soon and highly recommend anyone that has a dentist phobia like me to go here as by far they made me feel so relaxed and at ease.

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