Gum lift and reshaping for a happier smile
If you have high, receding or uneven gums that show when you laugh or grin, a gum lift or gum reshaping performed by our experienced dentists in Gravesend and Northfleet can give you renewed confidence in your smile.
- State-of-the-art practice
- Highly skilled dental team
- Help for our nervous patients
- Cutting-edge technology
Gum lift and gum contouring at Parrock Dental
An uneven gum line or a lot of gum showing when you smile is often described as a ‘gummy smile’. It can affect the way you smile naturally, or even stop you from smiling at all. The cosmetic treatment of gum sculpting or reshaping at Parrock Dental involves contouring the gums to remove any excess gum.
The treatment process
Gum contouring discomfort is minimal due to the use of lasers for the procedure. Minor cases can take less than a minute to complete, and take just a few hours to heal.
For more severe cases there is the option of a surgical lift of the gums. Again, this can take a few minutes to complete, but involves a longer healing time of a few months. With either treatment, the gum contouring risks and side effects are very low. Even minor gum sculpting can transform a gummy smile into a smile you have always wanted.
Achieving a beautiful smile
To examine the health of your gums, and determine how much excess gum is showing, we advise a consultation with our dentist to find out which treatment is the most suitable.
Some other cosmetic treatments that work well alongside gum sculpting are teeth whitening or porcelain veneers. Whitening can be suitable as sometimes with a gum lift you may notice a difference in the tooth shade from where it was previously hidden under the gum. Dental veneers often work well as they help to keep the lift of the gum over a longer period.
The benefits of gum reshaping or gum lift
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Caring for nervous patients
At Parrock Dental we’re experienced with working with nervous patients and our practice is designed to be a calm, relaxed environment. From chatting through your concerns to local anaesthetic and IV sedation options, we’re here to help.
- Modern practice with home comforts
- Bright environment with natural light
- Friendly, caring team
- Sedation options available
- In-chair DVD systems