Gum Recontouring, Rochester MN

Reshape Gums & Reveal a More Beautiful Smile

A man’s smile before and after gum recontouring

Do you have a smile that looks too “gummy” or teeth that appear to be too small? With gum recontouring, we can remove this excess periodontal tissue and reshape it so more of your natural tooth structure is revealed. This not only eliminates the appearance of a gummy smile, but also makes your teeth look bigger and bolder, creating a larger, healthier looking grin!

Why Choose Zumbro Family Dental for Gum Recontouring?

  • Skilled Dentist with an Eye for Aesthetics
  • Beautiful, Permanent Results
  • Treatment with Cosmetic and Oral Health Benefits

What is Gum Recontouring?

A woman’s smile before and after gum recontouring

Gum recontouring is a cosmetic dentistry treatment that removes excess gum tissue from around the base of the teeth to reveal more of your natural tooth structure. This treatment eliminates the appearance of a gummy smile, making it more symmetrical and allowing your teeth to appear larger and bolder. This essentially puts the focus back where it belongs, on your pearly whites! Gum recontouring is a permanent procedure, so you won’t need to come back to have it redone, and because it eliminates excess tissue, it may even make it easier to care for your oral health with regular brushing and flossing.

How Does Gum Recontouring Work? 

A man looking at his smile after gum recontouring

Gum recontouring permanently removes excess periodontal (gum) tissue from around the base of the teeth to reveal more of your teeth. It is ideal for anyone who feels their teeth are “too small” or has a smile that is too gummy, where their periodontal tissue is visible when they grin.

During a gum recontouring procedure, your dentist will remove this excess tissue, reshaping and resculpting the gum line permanently so you can see more of the teeth when you smile instead of an overgrowth of soft tissue.

The Benefits of Gum Recontouring

A man flossing his teeth after gum recontouring

Gum recontouring has many benefits to your oral health and your appearance. These include:

  • Reveals more natural tooth structure so your smile appears bolder and brighter.
  • Makes it easier to keep your gums clean and healthy by removing excess tissue and allowing for more effective flossing.
  • Reduces bad breath.
  • Provides permanent, beautiful results.

To learn more about this treatment and to see if you qualify, contact us today to schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation.