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
Harriet Jessey
Could not recommend Harley Street Dental Studio more. I’ve just finished Invisalign, whitening and bonding treatment with Dr Shad Jaff and am…
Could not recommend Harley Street Dental Studio more. I’ve just finished Invisalign, whitening and bonding treatment with Dr Shad Jaff and am genuinely smiling from ear to ear. Really professional set up with an incredible team of talented and friendly people. Thank you Shad for working your magic on my smile.
Virginia
Best experience with a dentist in my life. No pain; great step-by-step explanation of the procedure throughout. Worked hard to save the problem…
Best experience with a dentist in my life. No pain; great step-by-step explanation of the procedure throughout. Worked hard to save the problem tooth. Very knowledgable of the latest procedures. Great teamwork between dentist and assistant.
Stephanie G.
Dr Khaira is lovely. Very kind and takes the time to be thorough and explain everything properly.
Elisa Harris
Adam has been brilliant. He has taken time and care to investigate the situation, resulting in the perfect solution to fix my uneven bottom/front…
Adam has been brilliant. He has taken time and care to investigate the situation, resulting in the perfect solution to fix my uneven bottom/front teeth. I no longer feel self conscious when asked to smile for photos. Life changing!
Sumayya M.
The whole experience was fantastic from walking in to the clinic to the end of my consultation.Dr Fray, Dr Shad and his assistant (apologies…
The whole experience was fantastic from walking in to the clinic to the end of my consultation.Dr Fray, Dr Shad and his assistant (apologies I’ve forgotten her name) were superb and so knowledgable. Despite Dr Fray not being here in person I couldn’t be more impressed with the speed and quality of the whole consultation. Both doctors took their time to understand my problem and talk me through each step whilst answering all questions. I look forward to seeing my treatment plan and looking into the next steps. Thank you for the best hospitality!
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!
Camilla V.
I saw Peter Mcq and as usual he was kind, considerate and very attentive. He listened carefully to my concerns before recommending treatment. I…
I saw Peter Mcq and as usual he was kind, considerate and very attentive. He listened carefully to my concerns before recommending treatment. I highly recommend Peter.
Adam A
Thanks to Dr Adam Thorne for looking after me. I’m extremely happy with the end result. Professional, attentive and a master of his craft….
Thanks to Dr Adam Thorne for looking after me. I’m extremely happy with the end result. Professional, attentive and a master of his craft. Sairan has also done a great job with my routine hygienist check-up. Overall a great experience. I’ll definitely continue to use your services.
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