Gum and smile evaluation
Assess tissue health, tooth proportions, smile line, and underlying anatomy.
Cosmetic Dentistry in Stevensville
Gum Contouring
Careful gum reshaping can improve symmetry and visible tooth proportions in selected smiles when the underlying tissues support treatment.
Treatment overview
Gum Contouring: what to know.
The gumline strongly influences how tooth length and symmetry are perceived. Contouring may remove or reshape a limited amount of gum tissue, but some cases require periodontal evaluation or a different procedure involving bone and tissue relationships.
Before treatment, the dentist evaluates gum health, tooth position, biological width, smile display, and whether cosmetic reshaping can be performed predictably.
Your visit
What to expect.
Treatment planning
Mark the proposed contour and discuss limits, healing, and alternatives.
Reshaping
Adjust selected tissue with the clinically appropriate technique.
Healing review
Monitor comfort, tissue response, hygiene, and final symmetry.
Common questions
Answers before you schedule.
Every recommendation begins with an examination and a conversation about your health, priorities, and options.
Is gum contouring the same as crown lengthening?
Not always. Cosmetic contouring may involve only limited soft tissue, while crown lengthening can require more extensive periodontal treatment.
How long does healing take?
Initial comfort often improves quickly, but tissue maturation varies with the procedure and individual healing.
Can the gum grow back?
Tissue stability depends on anatomy, treatment depth, inflammation control, and healing. The dentist will discuss the expected result.
Ready to discuss gum contouring?
Schedule an evaluation with Luxe Dental Care in Stevensville, serving Kent Island and Maryland's Eastern Shore.