Will I feel any pain during the treatment?

You won’t feel any pain during the procedure as you will have a local anaesthetic to completely numb the area.

Can I eat and drink as normal?

Yes you can eat and drink as normal straight after the treatment.

Your gums may look a little bit bloody straight after the treatment but usually within hours they will have healed up.

How long will it take to heal?

The gums can take several weeks to completely heal but in most cases they will appear to be back to normal within a day or so.

How much will it cost?

The treatment varies in price depending on what other elements are included. To find out an exact price just give the clinic a call. If you require more information please view our dental fees page.

How many appointments do I need?

You just need one appointment to have gum sculpting.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes you can pay in installments over 1 to 5 years.

How long does the process take and is there any aftercare or upkeep involved?

The process takes minutes to carry out the actual gum sculpting, it is just a case of whether any other treatment is being carried out at the same time.

Gummy Smile Treatment - Harley Street Smile Clinic

Gummy Smile / Gum Contouring

If you have a low or uneven gum line, this is often described as a ‘gummy smile’, then gum sculpting from Harley Street Smile Clinic can transform even the gummiest of smiles and help create a smile you’ve always dreamed of. By reshaping of the gum we can restore the natural proportions of your teeth.

There are two procedures used to achieve this; simple soft tissue gum sculpting for subtle but effective improvement or surgical lifting of the gum for more severe cases.

We use gum contouring to remove excess gum to improve the look of uneven gum lines or gummy smiles. With these types of treatments, it really does depend on how much excess gum is showing as to which treatment would be most suitable. Gum sculpting is often done in conjunction with veneers to enhance the final appearance.

If you are looking to just take away a millimetre or so of gum then the gum reshaping treatment is quick and easy and takes a matter of hours to heal. Any more than approximately two millimetres of gum would require a different treatment altogether – a surgical gum lift, and the healing time is much longer – usually three to four months. Gum sculpting is often done in conjunction with veneers.

Get in Touch

If you wish to know more about our expertise, feel free to get in touch with us. You can contact us by calling 020 7971 1909 or filling out our contact form. One of our helpful staff members will be more than happy to help.