Gum Line Alignment in Gardens Dental Centre
Gorgeous gums and happy smiles!
Gum Line Alignment—an Overview
Does your smile reveal too much gum? Or have your gums started receding? An irregular gum line can throw off the balance of your teeth, making your smile look less symmetrical. It can dampen the impact of a perfectly done smile makeover—and can also make tooth brushing and flossing difficult, increasing the risk of cavities and gum disease. Gum line alignment in Gardens Dental Centre is a modern dental procedure that can safely and effectively reshape your gum line, revamping your smile and your overall dental health.
What is Gum Line Alignment?
Gum line alignment, or gum alignment surgery, is a functional and cosmetic dental procedure for uneven gums. Whether your gums have receded over time or your teeth have too much gum tissue—a ‘gummy smile’—this treatment gets your smile back in harmony.
There are two ways to do it –
The procedure involves exposing the full length of the teeth while removing the excess gum tissues. Alternatively, it may involve gum grafting to replace lost tissue and restore gum health in cases of receding gums.
Who Can Get Gum Line Alignment?
This treatment is right for you if you have:
- Gummy smiles, or an excess of visible gum tissue.
- Gum recession, as caused by ageing, aggressive brushing, or poor dental care.
- Gum tissues that prevent regular tooth brushing, flossing, and dental treatments such as fillings, crowns, veneers, and permanent braces.
- Genetics—if your parents or anyone in your family has a specific form of uneven gum line, you may inherit it.
- Hormonal alterations that promote gum growth
- Poor muscle attachments occur when the tension or pulling force from high frenums (tissues that connect the lip to the gums) pulls on the gums, resulting in asymmetry.
The Causes of Uneven Gums
Several factors can lead to uneven gums. These include:
Genetics: If your parents or anyone in the family have a particular type of uneven gums, you may inherit a similar gum line.
Other factors include fixed braces—gum inflammation as a reactionary response after the braces are put, hormonal changes, brushing too forcefully, gum infections and poor muscle attachments—where the tension or a pulling force from high frenums (tissues that attach the lip to your gums) can pull on the gums, causing asymmetry.
Types of Gum Line Alignment Procedure
- Gum surgery: This is the standard surgical approach for removing excess gum tissue, such as in gummy smiles. Healing normally takes a few days or a week.
- Laser gum correction: This offers a cutting-edge, minimally invasive alternative to conventional gum reshaping and contouring. Dental lasers cause no bleeding, less pain, and a speedy recovery.
- Gum grafting: Or gum alignment surgery, is an effective way to restore lost tissue, like in gum recession and improve gum health.
We regularly provide consultations and gum alignment treatments to patients from Dulwich, Peckham, Dulwich Village, Brixton, Newlands, and Hono Oak.
Benefits of Gum Line Alignment Procedures
Gum line alignment in The Gardens Dental offers many benefits, such as
A picture-perfect smile
A symmetrical, natural-looking gum line increases confidence while making brushing and flossing easy.
Painless cosmetic procedure
The procedures are quick, easy, non-invasive, and budget-friendly.
Durable results
With regular maintenance and follow-up, your gum contours can remain healthy for years.
What Our Patients Say
My name is not Merlin. That is my son’s name. The treatment at the dental clinic was excellent. The dentist was very friendly and thorough. She did all the tests necessary to diagnose the problem. In the end it had to be referred to a specialist. But she prepared all the groundwork. I felt safe in her hands.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding the treatment below:
How long does it take to recover from gum contouring?
Usually, recovery takes a few days to a week. Eating soft meals and following aftercare advice may help you recover quicker and feel comfortable afterwards.
What are the side effects of gum contouring?
A little swelling, discomfort, or sensitivity could start soon after the procedure. Typically, it goes away in a few hours though. Good hygiene and care reduce the possibility of infection or prolonged pain.
Is gum contouring painful?
The procedure is painless since we numb the area with local anaesthetics. Any post-procedure pain is minimal and manageable with over-the-counter medications and care as prescribed by a dentist.
The Treatment Process
Every patient’s experience is unique, but this is what you can expect when you start treatment with the Smile 4 U Dental Practice.
Consultation
We evaluate your gum line, identify the primary causes of the gum irregularities, and create a personalised plan to address the root cause while restoring the gum line cosmetically.
The treatment
Based on the treatment plan, we offer the most appropriate appointment schedule. To make the procedure as comfortable as possible, we provide sedation options.
Aftercare
We provide the most effective gum care strategies for faster healing and long-term gum health that are simple to implement.
Are your gums receding or does your smile look gummy?
In both cases, you shouldn’t worry. Connect with us at Smile 4 U and learn more about gum line alignment in Gardens Dental Centre today!
Book your Consultation Today
You are invited to our dental clinic for a consultation. During the consultation, one of our experienced dentists will carry out a full and comprehensive examination of your smile. Based on the dental treatment you are interested in, we will give you a breakdown of the options available that are tailored to your needs, as well as your budget and timeframe.
