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.
People are talking about us
Jane Campbell
Really great. Had a difficult time finding a dentist in the UK that felt as trustworthy, skilled and with as nice facilities as I had living the…
Really great. Had a difficult time finding a dentist in the UK that felt as trustworthy, skilled and with as nice facilities as I had living the the states for years. The work I’ve had done was pain free, stress free, prompt and looks good. My check up and cleaning have also been very thorough and comfortable. Everyone is friendly and I would definitely recommend Harley Street and Dr Hughes. It isn’t cheap but you really get value for your spend.
gemma Calliste
We had a wonderful experience at the dental studio, Mark Hughes was nothing but patient, kind and dedicated and Iv never seen a more natural set…
We had a wonderful experience at the dental studio, Mark Hughes was nothing but patient, kind and dedicated and Iv never seen a more natural set of veneers!I would highly recommend the dental studio for their overall professionalism and for the quality of work they carry out!5 stars!
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I had the best experience with Harley dental studio. I attended many appointments for Invisaligns and each time I was welcomed by friendly staff….
I had the best experience with Harley dental studio. I attended many appointments for Invisaligns and each time I was welcomed by friendly staff. I highly recommend Dr Peter mcquillan. He is an absolute pleasure to see, professional and just provides an excellent service.
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They try their best to look after your teeth without doing too many operations, which is good.
Hannah Allchin
Fantastic experience from start to finish. They spent time with me going through all of my options and made sure I was comfortable with what I…
Fantastic experience from start to finish. They spent time with me going through all of my options and made sure I was comfortable with what I was choosing. I left there with a plan and have already started on my journey to a better smile!
Carla Adams
I have always very nervous about having treatments such as bottox and fillers but the staff at Harley Street dental group were so very friendly…
I have always very nervous about having treatments such as bottox and fillers but the staff at Harley Street dental group were so very friendly and reassuring, putting me completely at ease. Every query I put to them was answered thoroughly and kindly. The treatment was done gently and compassionately, and everything was explained every step of the way. I would highly recommend coming here. Thank you Dr Adam Thorne I am delighted with the results.
Sarah Green
Fabulous dentistry. Nothing but first class. Trust them completely. They turned a Ruined mouth of bad dentists into amazing teeth. I can…
Fabulous dentistry. Nothing but first class. Trust them completely. They turned a Ruined mouth of bad dentists into amazing teeth. I can smile. Thank you.
Serhat Dereli
I found Harley Street Dental Studio online and saw it had a lot of positive reviews, along with reasonable prices, which influenced my decision…
I found Harley Street Dental Studio online and saw it had a lot of positive reviews, along with reasonable prices, which influenced my decision to go with them for my Invisalign treatment. I was seen and treated by Dr Ghezel who I cannot thank enough. He was extremely helpful with each step of the process and explained thoroughly what kind of results I can expect, ensuring that I understood what was happening with my treatment. My Invisalign treatment was finished smoothly within a good time frame and I am extremely happy with my results and with Dr Ghezel’s professionalism, he really did go out of his way to ensure that I was receiving a high level of service.I would highly recommend him and HSDS for any Invisalign treatments you are considering to have.
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