Gum Contouring / Gummy Smile Fix
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Estimated Price Range (full procedure)
PKR 25,000–80,000
Prices vary by clinic, technique, and case. Always request a written quote.
What Is It?
Gum contouring (gingival contouring) reshapes the gum line to create a more balanced, symmetrical smile — typically by removing excess gum tissue that makes teeth appear short (gummy smile) or by correcting an uneven gum line. It can be performed with a laser or surgical scalpel.
How It Works
Under local anaesthesia, excess gum tissue is removed using a soft tissue laser or scalpel. Laser contouring is precise, cauterises as it cuts (reducing bleeding), and heals faster. The gum line is contoured to expose a greater proportion of the tooth crown, creating a more balanced tooth-to-gum ratio.
Realistic Results
An immediately improved gum line and longer-appearing teeth. The gum heals in 1–2 weeks with the final aesthetics fully visible at 4–6 weeks. Results are permanent as the gum tissue does not regenerate to its original level.
Recovery
Mild soreness for 3–5 days. Soft diet for 1 week. Gentle brushing of the gum line during healing. Laser gum contouring heals faster and with less discomfort than surgical scalpel methods.
Risks & Complications
- !Gum sensitivity during and after healing
- !Uneven contour if the gum line is not precisely mapped before treatment
- !Root exposure if too much tissue is removed
- !Recurrence (rare) if the cause of gum excess is not addressed
Red Flags — Choose a Clinic Safely
- ⚑Gum contouring performed without first assessing whether a gummy smile is dental (excess gum tissue), skeletal (too much upper jaw), or muscular (hyperactive upper lip) — laser only treats the first cause
- ⚑No digital or visual mapping before beginning the procedure
- ⚑Contouring performed with decay or periodontal disease present
Questions to Ask Before Booking
- What is causing my gummy smile — excess gum, bone structure, or muscle?
- If it is not purely a gum issue, what other treatments are needed?
- Will you map the gum line precisely before starting?
- How much tooth will be exposed after contouring?
- Is there a risk of root exposure or sensitivity after treatment?
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