Gum Line Alignment in Kidbrooke Village
Beautiful gums and happy faces!
Gum Line Alignment—an Overview
Do your gums overshadow your teeth like in gummy smiles? Or are they irregular and receding, exposing too much of the teeth and causing tooth sensitivity? Uneven gum lines can make brushing and flossing your teeth less effective, increasing the risk of decay and gum disease. Whatever the case may be, Gum line alignment in Smile 4 U – Kidbrooke Village offers safe and effective ways to reshape your gum line, bringing balance to your smile while improving overall dental health.
What is Gum Line Alignment?
Gum line alignment, or gum alignment surgery, is a functional and cosmetic dental treatment that corrects uneven gums. Whether your gums have receded over time or your teeth have an excess of gum tissue (as in a ‘gummy smiles’), this procedure can restore symmetry to your smile.
There are two ways to achieve this:
For gummy smiles the procedure involves exposing the entire length of the teeth and removing extra gum tissue. Gum grafting can also be done to replace lost tissue and restore gum health in cases with receding gums.
Who Can Get Gum Line Alignment?
These conditions qualify for this treatment:
- Suitable for those with gummy smiles or extra visible gum tissue.
- Gum recession, as caused by ageing, vigorous brushing, or poor oral hygiene.
- Gum tissues that obstruct routine teeth brushing, flossing, and dental fillings, crowns, veneers, and permanent braces.
- Genetics: If your parents or anyone in your family has a specific type of uneven gum line, you may inherit it.
- Hormonal changes that stimulate gum growth.
- Have poor muscle attachments or raised frenums (tissues that connect the lip to the gums) that exert tension or pulling force on the gums, causing 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 procedure for removing excess gum tissue, such as in gummy smiles. Healing typically takes several days to a week.
- Laser gum correction: It offers a cutting-edge, minimally invasive alternative to conventional gum reshaping and contouring. Dental lasers result in no bleeding, less pain, and a speedier recovery.
- Gum grafting: A type of gum alignment surgery, is an efficient way to restore lost tissue in gum recession and improve gum health.
We regularly provide consultations and gum line treatments to patients from SE3, Kidbrooke Village, Eltham, Greenwich, Blackheath, Lewisham, Sidcup, Woolwich and Bexleyheath.
Benefits of Gum Line Alignment Procedures
Gum line alignment in Kidbrooke offers many benefits, such as
A picture-perfect smile and excellent oral health
A symmetrical, natural-looking gum line increases confidence and facilitates brushing and flossing.
Painless cosmetic procedures
These operations are quick, easy, non-invasive, and inexpensive.
Durable results
With careful maintenance and follow-up, your gum contouring operation can persist for many years.
What Our Patients Say
Fantastic practice. Lovely dentist but the hygienist is absolutely brilliant! Having sensitive teeth, i advised her I was sensitive to hot and cold water. She used warm water to clean my teeth and I left with a big fat smile on my face. I already booked my next appointment!
Karen is absolutely lovely. She is fabulous at her job. Great on the phone and certainly makes you feel welcome.
They would be lost without her.
Cheers Karen
Customer service by receptionist is always friendly and chatty.
Mr Pourezza always quick to see you and get it done efficiently.
Thank you 🙂
I had an emergency dental crisis. I’ve never been to this clinic before as my Dentist is in London Bridge. I live in Kidbrooke Village and this is local to me, and since it was an emergency and everywhere I had called were fully booked, I had no other choice but to give it a go. I’m so glad I did. The dentist is so lovely, and he did a stellar job! It was pain-free and completed within minutes. There was even complete transparency with the price.
Thank you very much for your assistance today!
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?
It typically takes a few days or a week to recover. Eating soft foods and following aftercare instructions may help you heal faster and feel better afterwards.
What are the side effects of gum contouring?
Some swelling, pain, or sensitivity may happen right away after surgery. These sensations usually go away in a few hours. Care and good cleanliness lower the risk of getting an infection and having pain last longer.
Is gum contouring painful?
Local anaesthetics numb the area so that the surgery is painless. Minor pain after surgery can be managed with over-the-counter medicines and treatment recommended by the 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 core causes of the gum issues, and provide a personalised treatment plan that addresses the root causes whilst cosmetically healing the gum line.
The treatment
Based on the treatment plan, we recommend the most appropriate appointment schedule. We use modern anaesthetics and offer sedative options to ensure a comfortable surgery.
Aftercare
We provide the most effective gum care procedures that are simple to implement, facilitating rapid healing and long-lasting gum health.
Have you noticed receding gums or a gummy smile?
Do not worry either way. Connect with us and learn more about gum line alignment in Smile 4 U – Kidbrooke Village 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.
