Dental Solutions

Gum Contouring

Attractive gums make your smile look healthier and more attractive by framing and complementing your teeth. A beautiful gum line is an essential part of any perfect smile. Red or swollen gums, small or short teeth, a “gummy smile” or a smile that appears uneven can detract from your appearance. Advanced treatments in gum contouring can provide a consistent, even gum line to enhance the appearance or health of your smile.

Dr. Joyner skillfully corrects unsightly or excess tissue to reveal a beautifully balanced smile. Utilizing the very best in advanced laser dentistry Dr. Joyner creates radiant new smiles with unmatched accuracy and expertise and with minimal treatment time. Please contact us to discover if gum contouring is the solution to a healthy attractive smile.

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FAQ

Why do I have a gummy smile?

A gummy smile is a common complaint among patients that feel they have small or short teeth. The undesirable appearance of a gummy smile is often caused by the excess gum and bone tissue surrounding the crown of the tooth. There is often difficulty in maintaining oral health and gum contouring procedure can be the solution to a healthier attractive smile.

Can gum contouring give me bigger teeth?

For many patients that desire “longer” or “bigger” teeth, gum contouring may be the solution. Patients with excess gum and bone tissue can appear to have short teeth or even view their lips as being positioned “higher up” than normal. Gum contouring removes the excess tissues revealing a beautiful proportionate smile.

How can gum contouring correct my uneven smile?

Excess gum and bone tissue can create an appearance of an uneven, crooked smile line when the excess tissue is not consistently prominent in all areas of the mouth. Some teeth may appear shorter or longer than the surrounding teeth. Gum contouring can reshape the tissue surrounding the teeth into an even and balanced appearance.

Call 319.377.6453 today to schedule your appointment!

Deborah Joyner, DDS

410 Ashton Place NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Phone: 319-377-6453