Gum Contouring
Gum Contouring in Boulder, CO
Do you feel self-conscious when you smile because too much gum tissue shows above your teeth? A “gummy smile” or uneven gum line can make teeth appear short or disproportionate, affecting your confidence in social and professional situations. While your teeth may be perfectly healthy, the excessive gum tissue covering them can prevent your smile from looking its best.
Gum contouring at Alber Dental Studio offers a solution to reshape your gum line and reveal more of your natural teeth. Dr. Alber is quoted saying, “I love helping people feel more confident with their smile and teeth.” Dr. Marc Alber uses precision laser technology to create balanced, aesthetically pleasing proportions that enhance your smile’s appearance. This cosmetic dentistry procedure addresses concerns that many Boulder patients have lived with for years but didn’t realize could be corrected with a relatively straightforward treatment.
Understanding Gum Contouring and Crown Lengthening
Gum contouring, also called gum reshaping or gingivectomy, removes excess gum tissue to expose more of the tooth surface. The procedure creates symmetry across your smile and establishes proper proportions between your teeth and gums.
Crown lengthening serves a similar purpose but often involves removing both gum tissue and small amounts of bone to expose more tooth structure. Dentists use this technique when preparing teeth for restorations or when teeth have fractured below the gum line. Both procedures create the foundation for an attractive, well-proportioned smile.
The causes of excessive gum tissue vary. Genetics plays the primary role in determining your gum line’s natural position. Certain medications can cause gum overgrowth as a side effect. Some patients develop uneven gum lines due to inflammation or inadequate oral hygiene that allows tissue to extend further over the teeth than normal.
Rebalance Your Smile With Gum Contouring
If a gummy smile or uneven gum line is affecting your confidence, gum contouring can make a dramatic and lasting difference. At Alber Dental Studio, Dr. Marc Alber uses precise techniques to reshape the gum line and reveal more of the tooth surface, creating a smile that looks balanced, proportionate, and polished.
- Minimally invasive reshaping of the gum line for better symmetry
- Often combined with veneers or bonding as part of a smile makeover
- Comfortable procedure with relatively quick recovery