A beautiful smile isn’t just about teeth—your gums frame everything. If you feel your smile looks “gummy” or uneven, gingival (gum) contouring at Blue Dental on the Upper East Side can gently reshape your gumline for a more balanced, proportionate look.

Why Choose Us for Gum Contouring

• Smile-focused design: We analyze tooth proportions, lip line, and gum symmetry before sculpting.
• Minimally invasive: We use modern soft-tissue techniques to reduce discomfort and speed healing.
• Precision and safety: Careful isolation, sterile instruments, and gentle anesthesia for a smooth experience.
• Esthetic harmony: We blend gum shaping with whitening or restorations for a total smile upgrade.

Who’s a Good Candidate

• “Gummy smile” where gums cover too much tooth surface
• Uneven gum heights across adjacent teeth
• Excess gum after orthodontics or delayed tooth eruption
• Healthy gums with no active infection or untreated periodontal disease

How Gingival Contouring Works

1. Consultation & planning: Photos and measurements to map your ideal gumline.
2. Comfort first: We gently numb the area and explain each step.
3. Precise sculpting: Using soft-tissue lasers or micro-surgical tools, we reshape and smooth the gums.
4. Polish & check: We ensure balanced heights and natural curvature before you leave.

Most cases are completed in a single visit and you can return to normal activities the same day.

Healing & Aftercare

Mild swelling or tenderness is normal for a few days. We’ll give you easy aftercare instructions: soft foods for 24 hours, gentle rinsing, and good home hygiene. Most people see final results within a week or two as the tissue heals.

Gum Contouring vs. Other Options

• Gingival Contouring: Reshapes existing gum tissue for a balanced smile line.
• Crown Lengthening: Involves bone and gum repositioning when more tooth structure is needed for crowns.
• Orthodontics or Restorations: May be combined with gum contouring for best esthetic outcome.

Cost & Insurance

Because gingival contouring is often considered cosmetic, many plans don’t cover it. If the procedure is performed to allow proper placement of a restoration (like a crown), partial benefits may apply. We’ll verify your coverage, provide a clear written estimate, and discuss phased care if helpful.

FAQs

Will gum contouring hurt?
We use local anesthesia; most patients feel only mild pressure. Post-treatment soreness is usually minimal and managed with over-the-counter pain relief.

How long will the results last?
Results are typically permanent as long as your gums stay healthy.

Can you do just one tooth?
Yes—we can contour a single tooth’s gumline or an entire smile for symmetry.

Is laser better than scalpel?
Soft-tissue lasers reduce bleeding and speed healing, but we choose the best technique for your tissue and goals.

Ready to Reveal More of Your Smile?

Book a gingival contouring consultation at our Upper East Side office. We’ll show you a preview of your new gumline and make the transformation quick and comfortable.