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Gum recontouring (also known as gum reshaping or crown lengthening) is a cosmetic dental procedure that sculpts and balances the gum line to improve the appearance of your smile. Whether addressing a “gummy” smile or uneven gums, this gentle treatment creates harmony between your teeth and gums.
Gum recontouring reshapes the gum line that frames your teeth. Using a soft-tissue laser, excess or uneven gum tissue is removed precisely, with minimal discomfort and a short recovery. It can be done on a single tooth or across the entire smile line.
It's a cosmetic procedure first and an oral-health procedure second. The same treatment that evens out an asymmetric smile also reduces deep pockets where bacteria collect, so the result benefits both how your smile looks and how your gums stay clean.
Gum recontouring reshapes the gum line that frames your teeth. Using a soft-tissue laser, excess or uneven gum tissue is removed precisely, with minimal discomfort and a short recovery. It can be done on a single tooth or across the entire smile line.
It's a cosmetic procedure first and an oral-health procedure second. The same treatment that evens out an asymmetric smile also reduces deep pockets where bacteria collect, so the result benefits both how your smile looks and how your gums stay clean.
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Dr. Timin reviews your smile photos, measures the gum tissue, and maps the exact changes she'll make with digital imaging before any treatment.
Dr. Timin reviews your smile photos, measures the gum tissue, and maps the exact changes she'll make with digital imaging before any treatment.
Dr. Timin reviews your smile photos, measures the gum tissue, and maps the exact changes she'll make with digital imaging before any treatment.
Dr. Timin reviews your smile photos, measures the gum tissue, and maps the exact changes she'll make with digital imaging before any treatment.
Using a soft-tissue laser under local anesthesia, she reshapes the gum line precisely. Most cases are completed in under an hour.
Mild tenderness fades within a week. Results are permanent when maintained with good hygiene and regular periodontal checkups.
• Initial consultation with digital imaging or mock-ups
• Local anesthesia for comfort
• Laser or surgical recontouring completed in one visit
• Mild tenderness post-procedure; typically a quick recovery
Gum recontouring reveals more of your natural teeth and transforms your smile with subtle but powerful results. A small change in your gum line can make a big difference in your confidence.
• Initial consultation with digital imaging or mock-ups
• Local anesthesia for comfort
• Laser or surgical recontouring completed in one visit
• Mild tenderness post-procedure; typically a quick recovery
Gum recontouring reveals more of your natural teeth and transforms your smile with subtle but powerful results. A small change in your gum line can make a big difference in your confidence.
Improves smile balance
Minimally invasive
No gummy smile
Boosts confidence
Gum recontouring is a good fit for adults with a gummy smile, uneven or asymmetrical gum lines, or teeth that look too short because extra gum tissue is covering the crown. Most patients walk out of the appointment in under an hour.
It's not right for patients with active gum disease (treat the underlying disease first), heavy smokers whose healing is compromised, or patients whose gumminess is caused by an overactive upper lip muscle rather than excess tissue. That category is better served by Botox.
Dr. Darya Timin approaches gum recontouring as smile design, not skin-deep trimming. The gum line is one of the three primary axes of smile aesthetics, alongside tooth shape and color, and she trained in designing all three through NYU's honors aesthetic program and the Kois Center.
At Redefine Dental, every case starts with photos and a video of your natural smile. A millimeter adjustment in gum height can change how a smile reads at conversation distance, so the planning is as careful as the laser work itself.
The result: a natural-looking line, not an obvious 'something changed' line.
Gum recontouring is a good fit for adults with a gummy smile, uneven or asymmetrical gum lines, or teeth that look too short because extra gum tissue is covering the crown. Most patients walk out of the appointment in under an hour.
It's not right for patients with active gum disease (treat the underlying disease first), heavy smokers whose healing is compromised, or patients whose gumminess is caused by an overactive upper lip muscle rather than excess tissue. That category is better served by Botox.
Dr. Darya Timin approaches gum recontouring as smile design, not skin-deep trimming. The gum line is one of the three primary axes of smile aesthetics, alongside tooth shape and color, and she trained in designing all three through NYU's honors aesthetic program and the Kois Center.
At Redefine Dental, every case starts with photos and a video of your natural smile. A millimeter adjustment in gum height can change how a smile reads at conversation distance, so the planning is as careful as the laser work itself.
The result: a natural-looking line, not an obvious 'something changed' line.
You may be a good candidate if you have a gummy smile, uneven gum lines, or teeth that appear short despite being healthy. A consultation with Dr. Timin will confirm whether gum recontouring is right for you.
Yes. Once excess gum tissue is reshaped, the results are generally permanent as long as good oral hygiene is maintained and underlying gum disease is properly managed.
Gum recontouring is usually completed in a single visit, often within one hour, depending on how many teeth are being treated.
The procedure is very comfortable and performed under local anesthesia. Most patients experience only mild tenderness afterward, which typically resolves quickly.
Gum recontouring is primarily a cosmetic procedure, but it can also offer oral health benefits by reducing deep gum pockets where bacteria accumulate, supporting healthier gums long term.
