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Goodbye Gummy Smile: The Art of Gum Contouring

A gummy smile shows more gum than tooth when you smile. In most cases the fix is quick, precise and permanent.

Why it happens

Gum tissue that never fully receded after the teeth erupted, a high lip line, or teeth that are short because the gum covers part of them. The cause decides the treatment.

Laser gum contouring

For excess gum tissue, a dental laser reshapes the gum line tooth by tooth, sealing as it works. Local anaesthesia, a single visit, and mild tenderness for a few days.

Planning the new line

The gum line is designed on photographs and a 3D scan so that each tooth shows its natural length and the curve is symmetrical. If the lip or jaw is the cause, a different treatment is explained honestly.

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By Dr. Ali Majki · Last reviewed 2026-10-21