Gum Line Alignment in Croydon
Beautiful gums for a happy smile!
Gum Line Alignment—an Overview
Have you recently noticed that your gums look uneven? Or does your gummy smile stand out in photographs? Whatever the case, an unusually high or low gum line on the front teeth can disrupt the balance of your smile. This uneven gum contour affects more than your smile; it makes brushing and flossing challenging, increasing the risk of cavities and bleeding gums. Gum line alignment in Croydon offers multiple, customised and painless ways to reshape your gums, giving you a smile that boosts both confidence and dental health.
What is Gum Line Alignment?
Gum line alignment, or gum alignment surgery, is a cosmetic and functional dental procedure designed to correct uneven gums. Whether your smile shows too much gum tissue (a ‘gummy smile’) or your gums have receded over time, gum line alignment can help restore the harmony and appearance of the smile.
If there is too much gum tissue covering your teeth, reshaping it can reveal the entire length of your teeth, improving their appearance. On the other hand, if your gums have receded, procedures such as gum grafting can help restore the lost tissue and improve overall gum health.
Who Can Get Gum Line Alignment?
This treatment is ideal for you if you have:
- Gummy smiles or excess visible gum tissue.
- Gum recession due to ageing, vigorous brushing, or poor oral hygiene.
- Excessive gum tissues that hinder regular toothbrushing, flossing of teeth, and dental treatments like fillings, dental crowns, dental veneers and fixed braces
- Uneven gum lines are caused by genetics, braces, or hormonal changes.
We regularly provide consultations for gum line alignment to patients from Croydon, Addiscombe, Shirley, West Wickham, Thornton Heath, and Addington.
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 conventional way to address excessive gum tissue or mildly gummy smiles surgically. Healing typically takes a few days to a week.
- Laser gum correction: It offers a cutting-edge, minimally invasive approach to gum reshaping and contouring. The procedure involves no bleeding, minimal after-procedure pain and fast recovery.
- Gum grafting: For cases of gum recession, gum grafting or gum alignment surgery, is an effective way to restore lost tissue and improve gum health
Treatment Benefits
Gum line alignment in Croydon offers many benefits, such as
A picture-perfect smile and good oral health
With a symmetrical, natural-looking gum line, you feel more confident and make brushing and flossing easier.
Painless cosmetic procedure
It is a quick, painless, non-invasive and budget-friendly way to correct gummy smiles.
Long-lasting results
With proper care and follow-ups, you can preserve the gum contours for years.
What Our Patients Say
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?
Recovery typically takes a few days to a week. Following aftercare instructions and eating soft foods can speed up healing and ensure comfort during the process.
What are the side effects of gum contouring?
Minor swelling, tenderness, or sensitivity may occur soon after the procedure. However, it typically subsides within a few hours. Proper care and hygiene help minimise any risks of infection or prolonged discomfort.
Is gum contouring painful?
The procedure is not painful, as local anaesthesia numbs the area. Any post-procedure discomfort is mild and manageable with over-the-counter pain relief and dentist-recommended care.
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 begin by assessing your gum line, identifying the root cause of the gum irregularities and creating a customised treatment plan to rectify the gum line.
The treatment
Based on the treatment plan, we advise the best appointment schedule that suits you. All procedures are painless, as we use numbing agents and also offer sedation options.
Aftercare
We teach you the best gum care methods to ensure faster healing and good gum health in the long run.
Does your smile look gummy or are you worried that your gums are receding?
In both cases, you shouldn’t worry. Connect with us at Smile 4 U and learn more about gum line alignment in Croydon 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.
